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Sleepaway Camp
Sleepaway Camp

Sleepaway Camp

November 18, 1983· 1h 25m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score6.3

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.

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Critics6.3
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18 reviews·Last updated 11d ago
Peak Moment

Angela revealed as Peter with Paul's severed head

9.1at 1h 23m
Lowest Moment

Angela and Ricky prepare for camp with eccentric aunt

5.2at 14m
Biggest Swing

The film jumps from mediocre multiple murder scenes to the universally acclaimed shocking twist ending.

Sleepaway Camp maintains middling scores throughout most of its runtime due to poor acting and predictable slasher elements, with reviewers finding the constant bullying nearly intolerable. However, the film redeems itself completely with its legendary twist ending, which reviewers consistently praise as one of the most shocking and memorable finales in horror history. The ending alone transforms the film from forgettable 80s cheese into a cult classic that haunts viewers long after watching.

18 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Tmdb
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John and child die in motorboat collision
5.0
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Angela and Ricky prepare for camp with eccentric aunt⬇ Lowest moment
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Angela and Ricky arrive at summer camp
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Cook Artie attempts to sexually assault Angela
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Kenny is found drowned after canoe incident
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Billy killed by beehive in toilet stall
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Meg, children, and Judy killed in gruesome ways
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Angela revealed as Peter with Paul's severed head⬆ Peak moment
5.0
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