Episode 24 - The Sleepaway Camp franchise - Afterthoughts

If you have seen the first Sleepaway Camp, you haven’t forgotten it and more than likely you are not quite the same. It is one of the most bizarre, bad but fun films available and when you ask people if they have seen it, most outside the horror aficionados will not have even heard of it. But not us, we the horror community praise and love this film (a large percentage at least) for its lovable faults and unforgettable weirdness.

This will be one of my shorter posts. This franchise doesn’t really have an icon or a long storied string of successful entries. Most of what I can say has already been stated in the show and honestly, if you haven’t seen these films then just watch them. My words cannot recreate what you will experience good and bad. It is a one time deal with a strange blend of a perfect storm in 80’s cinema. Most slashers were not this fun, most 80’s youth films were not this weird, etc. It

cannot be lumped with anything and that is why it so loved. If you listened to the show, then you already know that I bought the box set on a weekend whim in college. Merely looking for slasher fun, I got more than what I bargained for. I revisit camp, like most fans, at least once a year in front of my television. So, if you haven’t watched these films yet, quit reading and go get them! If you choose to skip over them, I leave you with Billy’s words: “Eat shit, and live Bill”

Here is Mad Chann with the lovely Felissa Rose.

Until next time…

Beware of the moon

The Professor