Sleepaway Camp (1983) was made in the heyday of the 80's slasher/stalker craze. "After a horrible boating accident kills her family, Angela, a shy and sullen young girl, moves in with her eccentric aunt Martha, alongside her protective cousin Ricky. One summer, Martha sends the kids to Camp Arawak. Soon after their arrival, a series of bizarre and increasingly violent accidents begins to claim the lives of various campers. Who is the twisted individual behind these murders? The disclosure of the murderer's identity is the most shocking climax in the history of American cinema." (IMDB)This is the quintessential Mystery Science Theater film. I won't lie to you, it's horrible. The acting is amateurish, uninspired, and painful to watch. The script must contain the words: "will ya" at least 4 times a page. But I have to be honest, I recommend this film 100%. I guarantee you will have a great time with a group of friends while watching this.
The ending, which I won't spoil, left our mouths on the floor. We've watched countless horror movies, and seen just about everything. But we both simultaneously shouted, "What the fuck?!" I can imagine the writers as they come to this ending. "You know, this whole thing is pretty trite and unoriginal, what can we do to really fuck everyone up?" And there's your ending. 5/10, but receives the NOLF seal of approval for pure fun.
NOLF Playlist for 4/8/2008
The Ghost Inside - Destined
Vesania - The Downfall (Hamartia & Hybris)
Onesetcold - Life Without Numbers
Poison the Well - Letter Thing
This Ending - Plague Angel
Sky Eats Airplane - The Opposite Viewed in Real Time
Immortal Dominion - Punishment
I killed the Prom Queen - Sharks In Your Mouth
The Red Death - Godless
Caliban - Songs About Killing
Dead to Fall - Womb Portals
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