Review of Sleepaway Camp (1983) by Garrett A — 14 Jan 2010
This is one of those films that really get stuck in your head, once you've seen it. In my opinion its not that bad of a film, its a bit lazy on story, but the twist are great and make watching the film all the more different, than your typical horror film/slasher.
Robert Hiltzik, who wrote and directed the film, manages to create a great atmosphere over a familiar setting(it was still a new concept at the time). As a group of young kids go to a summer camp and are taken out by an unseen killer. Each victim have one thing in common; they pick on the camp weirdo, a young girl named Angela, who is terribly shy and sticks close to her protective cousin.
The deaths are cool, even for low budget. The music in each death scene helps to amplify the suspense more, especially the ending, as we get the reveal. The film is definitely in the cult status, as you do tend to find yourself raising an eyebrow at some of the over the top acting.
Felissa Rose is the highlight in this film, she plays the shy camper named Angela, you become really invested in her character, as everyone at some point in their life felt like an outsider. Of course the ending is where this film really earns its cult status, but the film itself is great and deserves a watch.
4 out of 5 stars.
SOUNDTRACK SONGS I HAVE{NOTE: THERE WAS NEVER AN OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK RELEASED}:
Frank Vinci-You're Just What I've Been Looking For(Angela's Theme).
This review of Sleepaway Camp (1983) was written by Garrett A on 14 Jan 2010.
Sleepaway Camp has generally received positive reviews.
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