Sleepaway Camp 1983
"…you won't be coming home!"
Sleepaway Camp (1983) is a chilling slice of early-'80s horror crafted by first-time feature director Robert Hiltzik.
Director: Robert Hiltzik
Cast
Mike Kellin
Mel
Katherine Kamhi
Meg
Paul DeAngelo
Ronnie
Jonathan Tiersten
Ricky
Felissa Rose
Angela
Karen Fields
Judy
Christopher Collet
Paul
Desiree Gould
Aunt Martha
Owen Hughes
Artie
Robert Earl Jones
Ben
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleepaway Camp (1983) about?
After surviving a boating accident that killed her family, Angela is sent to summer camp with her protective cousin. When campers start dying in bizarre accidents, Angela's guarded nature and the camp's dark secrets come under suspicion.
Who directed Sleepaway Camp?
Sleepaway Camp was directed by Robert Hiltzik, marking his debut as a feature filmmaker.
Who stars in Sleepaway Camp?
The film features Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tiersten, Karen Fields, Paul DeAngelo, and Katherine Kamhi in the main roles.
Is Sleepaway Camp (1983) worth watching?
If you enjoy low-budget slashers with an unsettling twist, Sleepaway Camp is essential viewing. Its cult status and infamous finale outweigh its rough edges, making it a must for horror fans hunting vintage scares.
How long is Sleepaway Camp?
Sleepaway Camp runs for 85 minutes.
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About Sleepaway Camp (1983) — A Twisted Summer Camp Horror Classic
Sleepaway Camp (1983) is a chilling slice of early-'80s horror crafted by first-time feature director Robert Hiltzik. When a young woman named Angela arrives at the rustic Camp Arawak with her cousin Ricky, she's still haunted by a watery tragedy that claimed her family years earlier. What starts as a quiet summer getaway spirals into a nightmare as one camper after another meets a gruesome end, leaving the audience to question who—or what—is behind the violence. With its sun-drenched setting and small-town secrets, the film blends the innocence of adolescent campfire stories with the raw shock of slashers yet to come.
This unrated gem mixes family trauma, teenage angst, and sudden brutality into a single, unforgettable night at the lake. Felissa Rose's breakout performance as Angela anchors a cast that crackles with youthful energy before the violence turns lethally unpredictable. The story's twist remains one of horror's most notorious shocks, transforming a seemingly forgettable summer camp into a stage for one of the genre's most infamous finales.
