Review of Sleepaway Camp (1983) by Rob C — 26 Feb 2012

If the filming and effects would've been better than I would've had a much more a likeing for the film.

This review of Sleepaway Camp (1983) was written by Rob C on 26 Feb 2012.

Sleepaway Camp has generally received positive reviews.

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