Official movie poster for Sleepaway Camp (1983), a horror film

Sleepaway Camp(1983)

…you won't be coming home!

6.3(818)1h 25m1983-11-18
Horror

Sleepaway Camp Synopsis

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.

Sleepaway Camp (1983) is a horror film directed by Robert Hiltzik, released on November 18, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Mike Kellin, Katherine Kamhi, Paul DeAngelo and Jonathan Tiersten. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 818 ratings.

Director:
Robert Hiltzik
Writers:
Robert Hiltzik
Producers:
Michele Tatosian, Jerry Silva
Cinematographer:
Benjamin Davis
Composer:
Edward Bilous
Production:
American Eagle, U.S. Films
Budget:
$350,000
Revenue:
$11,000,000
Status:
Released

Sleepaway Camp (1983) Trailer

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Sleepaway Camp Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Sleepaway Camp.

Official Trailer

Trailer

Vintage Theatrical Trailer

Teaser

Camp Cook Gets Cooked

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Death By Bees

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Why We Love It

Featurette

Sleepaway Camp Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 818 ratings.

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8/10

If there's a slasher flick that came out during the slasher fever that took place in the 80s, that succeeded in not becoming another carbon copy of "Friday the 13th", that would be "Sleepaway Camp". The movie offers all the elements featured in the average slasher formula... and then some. We have the campsite, the oblivious adults, the group of stereotyped kids, the mysterious killer lurking around the place, an…

Reviewed on January 6, 2019

Wuchak

6/10

***Adolescents at a summer camp in upstate New York… with a killer on the loose*** On the surface “Sleepaway Camp” (1983) is a clone of the first two “Friday the 13th” movies (1980/1981) mixed with elements of “Meatballs” (1979), but with more edge. Like the first “Friday the 13th,” the killer is a mystery until the end. Like “Meatballs,” the youths at the camp are adolescents, including pubescents. Kids of this…

Reviewed on July 23, 2019

RottenPop

7/10

USA | November 18th, 1983 | ★★★½ Sleepaway Camp is an American independent horror movie from filmmaker, Robert Hiltzik. Who wrote, directed, and produced the film. It introduces a very young Felissa Rose as Angela Baker. Alongside local actors Jonathan Tiersten, Karen Fields, and Christopher Collet. We even have a rare appearance from Robert Earl Jones, brother to James Earl Jones. And this movie marked the final…

Reviewed on February 3, 2023

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Sleepaway Camp – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Sleepaway Camp online?

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Sleepaway Camp (1983) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Sleepaway Camp?

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The main cast of Sleepaway Camp (1983) includes Mike Kellin, Katherine Kamhi, Paul DeAngelo, Jonathan Tiersten and Felissa Rose. The film was directed by Robert Hiltzik. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Sleepaway Camp released?

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Sleepaway Camp was released on November 18, 1983 and runs for 1h 25m.

Is Sleepaway Camp worth watching?

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Sleepaway Camp (1983) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 818 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Sleepaway Camp?

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Yes. The official Sleepaway Camp trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.