Sleepaway Camp (1983) | Custom (VHS)

Title: Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Genre: Horror / Slasher / Cult

Plot Synopsis
After a boating accident leaves young Angela and her brother Peter traumatized, Angela is sent to summer camp with her cousin Ricky under the care of their eccentric Aunt Martha. At the picturesque Camp Arawak, Angela faces relentless bullying and bizarre incidents. One by one, campers and counselors fall victim to a shadowy killer. In a chilling final twist, the true identity of “Angela” is revealed and the quiet victim becomes the ultimate threat.

Cast and Crew

• Director: Robert Hiltzik

• Writers: Robert Hiltzik

• Cast:

  • Felissa Rose as Angela Baker

  • Jonathan Tiersten as Ricky Thomas

  • Katherine Kamhi as Meg

  • Paul DeAngelo as Ronnie

  • Mike Kellin as Mel

YouTube Trailer: Sleepaway Camp | Trailer

IMDb: Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. FilmBuffMark — ★★★★
   “Cheap, mean-spirited slasher that somehow sticks in your head long after the credits roll.”

2. HorrorGirl-84 — ★★★★½
   “A bonkers 80s nightmare — the twist ending legit still shocks.”

3. CampCultClassic — ★★★★★
   “The most memorably twisted summer-camp horror ever made. No contest.”

4. SlashGeek — ★★★★
   “Ridiculous, over-the-top and completely entertaining if you lean into the gore.”

5. MidnightScreamer — ★★★★★
   “Cult status earned — the gender reveal at the end is horror legend territory.”

Meta Description: A low-budget 1983 slasher that became a cult classic, Sleepaway Camp blends typical summer-camp mayhem with an unforgettable twist and has since sparked debates and acclaim for its daring final act.