Sleepaway Camp (1983) movie poster

Sleepaway Camp

1983 ·1h 25m · ★ 6.3 (772)

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.

Why it matters

Director

Robert Hiltzik Robert Hiltzik
2 horror films in catalog
Sleepaway Camp (1983) movie poster
Sleepaway Camp 1983
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Cast

Horror DNA

Gore
43
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
86
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
28
Survival
83
Serial KillerSlasher

Content Warnings

Sexual ViolenceChild in DangerTaboo ContentDehumanization

Phobia triggers

TMDB Keywords

gorehorrormental illnessmurderpedophileshynesssummer campwater skiing

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In the News

Jonathan Tiersten, 'Sleepaway Camp' Actor, Dies at 60

May 7, 2026 · 2 sources