Sleepaway Camp (1983) Review in 2025
A group of teenagers attend a summer camp where they are stalked and killed by a mysterious figure.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for family viewing due to graphic violence and gore.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching for horror fans, but it's not a must-see. It's available on various streaming platforms, but it's not recommended for family viewing.
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The movie starts with a tragic event at a summer camp where a group of children are killed in a boat accident. The main character, Angela, is wrongly accused of being the killer and is sent to a different summer camp. However, the real killer is still on the loose and starts targeting the campers again.
Review Details
story7.00/10
The story is a classic slasher film with a mysterious killer targeting campers. However, the plot is predictable and lacks originality.
acting5.00/10
The acting is subpar, with most of the cast delivering wooden performances.
characters6.00/10
The characters are underdeveloped and lack depth. The main character, Angela, is particularly poorly written and comes across as a cliché.
direction7.00/10
The direction is decent, with some effective scenes of tension and suspense. However, the pacing is slow and the film could have benefited from some editing.
cinematography8.00/10
The cinematography is one of the strongest aspects of the film, with some impressive shots of the summer camp setting.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The cinematography is impressive, and the film has some effective scenes of tension and suspense.
Cons
The story is predictable, the characters are underdeveloped, and the acting is subpar.
Notable Quotes
"I'm gonna make you scream!"
"You're gonna be the first to go!"
