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Sleepaway Camp

1983·Movie
1h 25min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic586.8Rotten Tomatoes82%61%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Coming of Age5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and mystery

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

…you won't be coming home!

Years after a terrible boating accident, Angela is sent to Camp Arawak where a series of bizarre and violent "accidents" begin to claim the lives of various campers.
Slasher HorrorSummer CampGory & DisturbingMystery & Suspense80s Cult ClassicGrotesque ViolenceTwisted EndingPsychological Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Martha Mitchell, Robert Hiltzik, Richard Feury
Written by:
Robert Hiltzik
Produced by:
Robert Hiltzik, Malia Scotch Marmo, Deborah Lee
Composed by:
Sharyn L. Ross, Ron Kalish, Jack Cooley

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Sleepaway Camp

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Where can I stream Sleepaway Camp legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockPhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyScreambox

Sleepaway Camp is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sleepaway Camp worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sleepaway Camp rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sleepaway Camp?

1 h 25 min

Sleepaway Camp runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sleepaway Camp?

Critics70
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Sleepaway Camp much the same way.

Was Sleepaway Camp a box office hit?

Budget$350,000
Box office$11 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $350,000 to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 31.4 times its budget.

What language is Sleepaway Camp in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sleepaway Camp?

7ATCACHDEESFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sleepaway Camp in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sleepaway Camp use?

Red HerringSummer CampyLove DodecahedronSympathy for the DevilFreudian ExcuseAx-CrazyOrifice EvacuationBarrier-Busting BlowAbusive ParentsAdults Are UselessDon't Go in the WoodsThousand-Yard Stareand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 storytelling tropes for Sleepaway Camp, including Red Herring, Summer Campy, Love Dodecahedron.