Season 2: Episode 64 - THE SPECIAL EPISODE: Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Sleepaway Camp (1983)

 

This American slasher film written, executive produced and directed by Robert Hiltzik, would spawn multiple sequels, with one produced twenty years later by Hiltzik himself.  The film would spawn an icon, Felissa Rose who will be forever entered into the annals of horror history. 

 

The film tells the story of a young girl and her cousin who are sent to a summer camp where killings soon start.  It’s unforgettable ending has haunt film goers since its premiere.  Filming on a budget of $350,000 and grossing $11 million, this little film has captured audiences which has made it the camp classic it is today.

 

The film stars Mike Kellen, Jonathan Tiersten, Felissa Rose and an outstanding memorable performance by Desiree Gould.  We are joined by our two new co-host, Tom Diamon (Dark Shadows) and Will Millar (European Horror). 

 

We have a special guest co-host, the amazing writer, director, producer and actor Dave Campfield (Caesar and Otto films, Under Survillence and Dark Chamber).  You can following him via the following links:

 

Website, Twitter or via his YouTube channel.  You can also watch one of his Caesar and Otto short films – Caesar and Otto Meet Dracula’s Lawyer by clicking on the title.

 

Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (2.50); Forming the Plot (5.57); Commercial Break (22.08); Lights, Camera, Action (25.22); Epilogue (52.14); End Credits (57.30); Closing Credits (1:00.25)

 

Opening Credits:  We’re Going To Be Friends – by Jack White – Taken from the album Jack White Acoustic Recordings 1998 - 2016

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Closing Credits: Transvestites, Transsexuals and Chicks with Dicks  – by Jeff Dahl – Taken from the album Street Fighting Reptile

 

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