2023 marks the 40th anniversary of the classic slasher Sleepaway Camp (watch it Here), and 1984 Publishing has announced that they will be celebrating with the release of the “making of” book Sleepaway Camp: Making the Movie and Reigniting the Campfire, as well as a 4-song soundtrack EP! The street date for these releases is October 24th. Hardcover copies of the book can already be pre-ordered on Amazon – but if you want the EP, you’ll have to order directly from 1984 Publishing, and they’re not taking pre-orders just yet.
Written and directed by Robert Hiltzik, Sleepaway Camp has the following synopsis:
After a terrible boating accident killed her family, shy Angela Baker went to live with her eccentric Aunt Martha and her cousin Ricky. This summer, Martha decides to send them both to Camp Arawak, a place to enjoy the great outdoors. Shortly after their arrival, a series of bizarre and...
Written and directed by Robert Hiltzik, Sleepaway Camp has the following synopsis:
After a terrible boating accident killed her family, shy Angela Baker went to live with her eccentric Aunt Martha and her cousin Ricky. This summer, Martha decides to send them both to Camp Arawak, a place to enjoy the great outdoors. Shortly after their arrival, a series of bizarre and...
- 8/7/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A lot of the classics are passing away these days, as Desiree Gould joins the long list of actors that have passed on in the last few decades. At the age of 76, one can say that she managed to lead a fairly long and successful life both on camera and off. She did step away from show business for a little while to engage in real estate, but she also came back for a bit until her passing in May. Many would call Desiree a horror icon for her role as Aunt Martha in Sleepaway Camp and they’d be
Remembering Desiree Gould: Horror Fan Favorite Died at 76...
Remembering Desiree Gould: Horror Fan Favorite Died at 76...
- 6/3/2021
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
Stars: Caroline Williams, Debbie Rochon, Adrienne King, Amy Steel, Randy Jones, Desiree Gould, Lesleh Donaldson, Alan Rowe Kelly, Brewster McCall, Michael Varrati, Andrew Glaszek, Susan Adriensen, Bette Cassatt | Written by Alan Rowe Kelly, Bart Mastronardi, Michael Varrati | Directed by Alan Rowe Kelly, Bart Mastronardi
It’s something of an understatement to say that the work of poet and short story writer Edgar Allan Poe has had a lasting effect on the horror genre. Especially when it comes to horror cinema in particular. It’s not so long ago that we had the likes of P.O.E.: Poetry of Eerie and it’s sequel Project of Evil, David DeCoteaus’s The Pit and the Pendulum, and the animated anthology Extraordinary Tales; and now comes Tales of Poe – which adapts Poe’s short stories The Tell Tale Heart, Cask of Amontillado and Dreams.
The first story, The Tell Tale Heart,...
It’s something of an understatement to say that the work of poet and short story writer Edgar Allan Poe has had a lasting effect on the horror genre. Especially when it comes to horror cinema in particular. It’s not so long ago that we had the likes of P.O.E.: Poetry of Eerie and it’s sequel Project of Evil, David DeCoteaus’s The Pit and the Pendulum, and the animated anthology Extraordinary Tales; and now comes Tales of Poe – which adapts Poe’s short stories The Tell Tale Heart, Cask of Amontillado and Dreams.
The first story, The Tell Tale Heart,...
- 10/22/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
In the history of the horror genre, there has been no shortage of movies adapted from the great Edgar Allan Poe. From the classic 1935 Universal adaptation of “The Raven," to the brilliant gothic Roger Corman/Vincent Price collaborations of the 1960s, and even through Stuart Gordon’s 1991 filming of “The Pit and the Pendulum” for Full Moon Features, there’s not a corner of horror that hasn’t been touched by the works of Poe. This makes any new adaptation of the author’s work challenging, though, because so many horror fans may carry a “been there, seen that” mentality towards the umpteenth retelling of “The Tell-Tale Heart.” It is to the credit of directors Bart Mastronardi and Alan Rowe Kelly that their new anthology, aptly titled Tales of Poe, offers a new spin on an author whose work has been brought to the screen for nearly 100 years.
Adapting three...
Adapting three...
- 10/17/2016
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting the recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes a trailer for Bloodsucking Bastards, Phantasmagoria, and The Scarehouse, The Boston Horror Show lineup for 2015, Zombie with a Shotgun episode details, a Q&A with Ninjas vs Monsters director, Justin Timpane, and much more:
Bloodsucking Bastards Trailer and Premiere Details: “An Office Space meets Shaun of the Dead action-packed vampire comedy, Bloodsucking Bastards stars Fran Kranz as Evan Sanders, a dutiful and overworked employee stuck at a soul-killing corporation with his beautiful co-worker and girlfriend Amanda (Emma Fitzpatrick) and his slacker best friend Tim (Joey Kern). Evan’s world begins to crumble when Amanda dumps him and his boss Ted (Joel Murray) hands his coveted promotion to his nemesis Max (Pedro Pascal). When his officemates start going through disturbing changes and bodies begin to pile up, Evan must...
Bloodsucking Bastards Trailer and Premiere Details: “An Office Space meets Shaun of the Dead action-packed vampire comedy, Bloodsucking Bastards stars Fran Kranz as Evan Sanders, a dutiful and overworked employee stuck at a soul-killing corporation with his beautiful co-worker and girlfriend Amanda (Emma Fitzpatrick) and his slacker best friend Tim (Joey Kern). Evan’s world begins to crumble when Amanda dumps him and his boss Ted (Joel Murray) hands his coveted promotion to his nemesis Max (Pedro Pascal). When his officemates start going through disturbing changes and bodies begin to pile up, Evan must...
- 1/18/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
If there was one horror movie growing up that was my favorite to show friends at a slumber party, it had to be Robert Hiltzik’s cult classic shocker Sleepaway Camp, which proved that eighties slashers weren’t always a dime a dozen. Scream Factory brings this often overlooked gem home to Blu-ray with a stunning transfer and presentation that would certainly live up to Aunt Martha’s high standards.
The story of Sleepaway Camp is pretty much everything you’d expect from a slasher movie and nothing you’d ever expect, which is what makes Hiltzik’s campy and disturbing summer camp tale still one of the more memorable horror movies I’ve seen. It follows a traumatized teenager, named Angela (Felissa Rose), who witnessed her entire family gruesomely killed after a tragic boating accident. She’s been living with those haunting events for the last eight years as...
The story of Sleepaway Camp is pretty much everything you’d expect from a slasher movie and nothing you’d ever expect, which is what makes Hiltzik’s campy and disturbing summer camp tale still one of the more memorable horror movies I’ve seen. It follows a traumatized teenager, named Angela (Felissa Rose), who witnessed her entire family gruesomely killed after a tragic boating accident. She’s been living with those haunting events for the last eight years as...
- 6/4/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
This is another Blu-ray release, that I wish existed a year prior. Last summer, we recorded a retrospective podcast series, covering the entirety of the Sleepaway Camp series, and could have really used a loaded, Uncut Blu-ray release of the first film. We made due with what was available, though, and now I can revisit Scream Factory’s new Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release of the film, with the image of the DVD still fresh in my mind for comparison. If you are interested in our retrospective look at the series in its entirety, you can check that out here. I’ve seen this movie at least a dozen times, and as many problems as it has, it still manages to entertain me just as much, each new visit. I know the ending is coming, and I know what to expect, but it still has that same impact it had on me as a kid.
- 5/27/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
Robert Hiltzik's entire movie career has basically been in telling one story, that of Sleepaway Camp. Hiltzik wrote and directed the original, as well as Return to Sleepaway Camp. So who better to discuss Sleepaway Camp's move to Blu-ray from Scream Factory on May 27 than Robert Hiltzik himself.
Hiltzik recently sat down with Dread Central to talk about some interesting aspects of this horror staple, which was released in 1983. "I was in graduate film school at the time and I wanted to do my own film," Hiltzik said, when discussing the origins of the movie. "I wanted to figure out what would get me into the marketplace the easiest. The path of least resistance. I figured dramas and comedies would be very subjective, but everyone likes a good horror film. And I figured shooting a horror film in one location would keep the budget modest. So I thought...
Hiltzik recently sat down with Dread Central to talk about some interesting aspects of this horror staple, which was released in 1983. "I was in graduate film school at the time and I wanted to do my own film," Hiltzik said, when discussing the origins of the movie. "I wanted to figure out what would get me into the marketplace the easiest. The path of least resistance. I figured dramas and comedies would be very subjective, but everyone likes a good horror film. And I figured shooting a horror film in one location would keep the budget modest. So I thought...
- 5/22/2014
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
May’s big release for Scream Factory is the Blu-ray / DVD collector’s edition of the 1983 cult classic, Sleepaway Camp. Featuring a 2k scan of the original camera negative and a brand new set of bonus features, this release looks to be just what fans have been hoping for and we’ll give you our verdict in the coming weeks. Until then, here’s a look at the original theatrical trailer and a couple of clips that were provided by Scream Factory.
“Welcome to Camp Arawak, where teenagers learn to experience the joys of nature, as well as each other. But when these happy campers begin to die in a series of horrible “accidents”, they discover that someone – or something – has turned their summer of fun into a vacation to dismember. Fans of celebrated cult film writer/producer/director Robert Hiltzik know well the shocking tale of cult slasher thriller...
“Welcome to Camp Arawak, where teenagers learn to experience the joys of nature, as well as each other. But when these happy campers begin to die in a series of horrible “accidents”, they discover that someone – or something – has turned their summer of fun into a vacation to dismember. Fans of celebrated cult film writer/producer/director Robert Hiltzik know well the shocking tale of cult slasher thriller...
- 4/30/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We learned a couple months back that Scream Factory would soon be giving their prestigious Blu-ray treatment to Sleepaway Camp, and now that the release date is inching ever closer, we've got full disc details for ya. Read on for everything you need to know about this must-own release!
From the Press Release
Welcome to Camp Arawak, where teenagers learn to experience the joys of nature, as well as each other. But when these happy campers begin to die in a series of horrible “accidents”, they discover that someone – or something – has turned their summer of fun into a vacation to dismember.
Fans of celebrated cult film writer/producer/director Robert Hiltzik know well the shocking tale of cult slasher thriller Sleepaway Camp (1983). Hailed by fans and critics alike as one of the all-time greatest twisted endings in horror film cinema, this film spawned a sleuth of popular Sleepaway Camp sequels.
From the Press Release
Welcome to Camp Arawak, where teenagers learn to experience the joys of nature, as well as each other. But when these happy campers begin to die in a series of horrible “accidents”, they discover that someone – or something – has turned their summer of fun into a vacation to dismember.
Fans of celebrated cult film writer/producer/director Robert Hiltzik know well the shocking tale of cult slasher thriller Sleepaway Camp (1983). Hailed by fans and critics alike as one of the all-time greatest twisted endings in horror film cinema, this film spawned a sleuth of popular Sleepaway Camp sequels.
- 3/12/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
Scream Factory has been continually bringing the goods, and their final list of extras for the Sleepaway Camp Blu-ray is no exception! Not only will it feature a new 2K scan of the original camera negative, which is the uncut version, but there will be new commentaries as well. One with actors Felissa Rose and Jonathan Tiersten and one with writer/director Robert Hiltzik. This amazing special collectors edition hits shelves on 5/27. Read on for a complete list of these brand new extras!
• New 2K scan of the original camera negative. Uncut version!
• New Commentary with actors Felissa Rose (“Angela”) and Jonathan Tiersten (“Ricky”)
• New Commentary with writer/director Robert Hiltzik, moderated by SleepawayCampMovies.com webmaster Jeff Hayes
• Original Audio Commentary with writer/director Robert Hiltzik and star Felissa Rose
• At the Waterfront After the Social: The Legacy of Sleepaway Camp – new interviews with Robert Hiltzik, Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tiersten,...
• New 2K scan of the original camera negative. Uncut version!
• New Commentary with actors Felissa Rose (“Angela”) and Jonathan Tiersten (“Ricky”)
• New Commentary with writer/director Robert Hiltzik, moderated by SleepawayCampMovies.com webmaster Jeff Hayes
• Original Audio Commentary with writer/director Robert Hiltzik and star Felissa Rose
• At the Waterfront After the Social: The Legacy of Sleepaway Camp – new interviews with Robert Hiltzik, Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tiersten,...
- 3/12/2014
- by Kristy Jett
- FEARnet
Scream Factory has officially announced a May release for their Blu-ray / DVD Collector’s Edition of Sleepaway Camp. Continue reading for a look at the cover art and the list of bonus features:
“Welcome to Camp Arawak, where teenagers learn to experience the joys of nature, as well as each other. But when these happy campers begin to die in a series of horrible “accidents”, they discover that someone – or something – has turned their summer of fun into a vacation to dismember. Fans of celebrated cult film writer/producer/director Robert Hiltzik know well the shocking tale of cult slasher thriller Sleepaway Camp (1983). Hailed by fans and critics alike as one of the all-time greatest twisted endings in horror film cinema, this film spawned a sleuth of popular Sleepaway Camp sequels.
On May 27, 2014, Scream Factory™ invites loyal fans and horror enthusiasts to relive the thrills and suspense of this all-time...
“Welcome to Camp Arawak, where teenagers learn to experience the joys of nature, as well as each other. But when these happy campers begin to die in a series of horrible “accidents”, they discover that someone – or something – has turned their summer of fun into a vacation to dismember. Fans of celebrated cult film writer/producer/director Robert Hiltzik know well the shocking tale of cult slasher thriller Sleepaway Camp (1983). Hailed by fans and critics alike as one of the all-time greatest twisted endings in horror film cinema, this film spawned a sleuth of popular Sleepaway Camp sequels.
On May 27, 2014, Scream Factory™ invites loyal fans and horror enthusiasts to relive the thrills and suspense of this all-time...
- 3/12/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Horror film actor Joe Zaso, the author of the well-received and original publication Cafe Himbo, has just released a new cookbook entitled Cafe Himbo: Cookbook II. The new book features dozens of new recipes from such film personalities as:
Adrienne King of Friday The 13th
Barbara Magnolfi of Suspiria
Bart Mastronardi
Belinda Balaski of The Howling
Catherine Mary Stewart of Night Of The Comet
Charles Busch
Desiree Gould … Continue reading →
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Adrienne King of Friday The 13th
Barbara Magnolfi of Suspiria
Bart Mastronardi
Belinda Balaski of The Howling
Catherine Mary Stewart of Night Of The Comet
Charles Busch
Desiree Gould … Continue reading →
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- 10/19/2013
- by Jonathan Stryker
- Horror News
Here is last week’s caption pic winner. This week’s caption pic is at the bottom of the page.
Thanks to everyone for participating! The winner is …
“Republicans’ worst marriage nightmare comes true.”
Thanks to Zam for this week’s winning caption!
(source)
Weekend Birthdays! Cam Gigandet (above) is 31, Lesley Ann Warren is 67, Angela Bassett is 55, Steve Carrell is 51, Mark Salling is 31, Madeleine Stowe is 55, Sean Penn is 53, and Belinda Carlisle is 55. Here is my favorite solo Belinda single.
U.S. Olympic Committee Clarifies: Russian Law Is “Inconsistent With” Olympic Principles. Okay, so now what?
Former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Steve Young (who is a direct descendant of Brigham Young) and his wife will be the keynote speakers in Salt Lake City at next month’s convention of gay Mormons.
Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva: My anti-gay comments have been ‘misunderstood’. Translation: “I’ve got to backtrack at Olympian...
Thanks to everyone for participating! The winner is …
“Republicans’ worst marriage nightmare comes true.”
Thanks to Zam for this week’s winning caption!
(source)
Weekend Birthdays! Cam Gigandet (above) is 31, Lesley Ann Warren is 67, Angela Bassett is 55, Steve Carrell is 51, Mark Salling is 31, Madeleine Stowe is 55, Sean Penn is 53, and Belinda Carlisle is 55. Here is my favorite solo Belinda single.
U.S. Olympic Committee Clarifies: Russian Law Is “Inconsistent With” Olympic Principles. Okay, so now what?
Former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Steve Young (who is a direct descendant of Brigham Young) and his wife will be the keynote speakers in Salt Lake City at next month’s convention of gay Mormons.
Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva: My anti-gay comments have been ‘misunderstood’. Translation: “I’ve got to backtrack at Olympian...
- 8/16/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Starting today, the horror comedy Caesar and Otto's Summer Camp Massacre is finally available for you to sink your claws into, and to tease you a bit, we dug up an exclusive clip that won't find anywhere else. That is, until someone steals the video from us and puts it up elsewhere. Nature of the beast!
Starring Dave Campfield, Paul Chomicki and featuring Sleepaway Camp's Felissa Rose, Caesar and Otto is the story of a pair of 'special' half-brothers posing as camp counselors while on the run from the law. And we all know what happens to camp counselors, don't we?
From the Press Release
The buddy comedy/slasher spoof Caesar and Otto's Summer Camp Massacre had a limited theatrical release on September 9th through Nocturnal Features, followed by an October 4th DVD release.
Director Dave Campfield (Dark Chamber) and Paul Chomicki star as the title halfwit half-brothers. They...
Starring Dave Campfield, Paul Chomicki and featuring Sleepaway Camp's Felissa Rose, Caesar and Otto is the story of a pair of 'special' half-brothers posing as camp counselors while on the run from the law. And we all know what happens to camp counselors, don't we?
From the Press Release
The buddy comedy/slasher spoof Caesar and Otto's Summer Camp Massacre had a limited theatrical release on September 9th through Nocturnal Features, followed by an October 4th DVD release.
Director Dave Campfield (Dark Chamber) and Paul Chomicki star as the title halfwit half-brothers. They...
- 10/4/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Looking to start your Thursday with a smile? You've come to the right place! Two clips from the upcoming horror comedy Caesar and Otto's Summer Camp Massacre have made their way online, and we have both of 'em for you right here!
Starring Dave Campfield, Paul Chomicki and featuring Sleepaway Camp's Felissa Rose, Caesar and Otto is the story of a pair of 'special' half-brothers posing as camp counselors while on the run from the law. And we all know what happens to camp counselors, don't we?
From the Press Release
The buddy comedy/slasher spoof, "Caesar and Otto's Summer Camp Massacre", is set for a September 9th limited theatrical release through Nocturnal Features, followed by an October 4th DVD release.
Director Dave Campfield (Dark Chamber) and Paul Chomicki star as the title halfwit half-brothers. They are joined by cult stars Brinke Stevens, Joe Estevez, Cky lead singer Deron Miller.
Starring Dave Campfield, Paul Chomicki and featuring Sleepaway Camp's Felissa Rose, Caesar and Otto is the story of a pair of 'special' half-brothers posing as camp counselors while on the run from the law. And we all know what happens to camp counselors, don't we?
From the Press Release
The buddy comedy/slasher spoof, "Caesar and Otto's Summer Camp Massacre", is set for a September 9th limited theatrical release through Nocturnal Features, followed by an October 4th DVD release.
Director Dave Campfield (Dark Chamber) and Paul Chomicki star as the title halfwit half-brothers. They are joined by cult stars Brinke Stevens, Joe Estevez, Cky lead singer Deron Miller.
- 9/1/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
I remember a time, not too long ago, when it seemed that combining horror and comedy successfully was a near impossibility. Don't get me wrong; there have been good ones, but most of them were too goofy, tried too hard, or simply could not blend the two genres well enough to service either. Hopefully Caesar and Otto's Summer Camp Massacre will buck that trend.
Starring Dave Campfield, Paul Chomicki and featuring Sleepaway Camp's Felissa Rose, Caesar and Otto is the story of a pair of 'special' half-brothers posing as camp counselors while on the run from the law. And we all know what happens to camp counselors, don't we?
Caesar and Otto is a new entry into the horror-comedy genre, and it looks to follow in the footsteps of such laugh riots as Shaun of the Dead, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Fido and of course Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.
Starring Dave Campfield, Paul Chomicki and featuring Sleepaway Camp's Felissa Rose, Caesar and Otto is the story of a pair of 'special' half-brothers posing as camp counselors while on the run from the law. And we all know what happens to camp counselors, don't we?
Caesar and Otto is a new entry into the horror-comedy genre, and it looks to follow in the footsteps of such laugh riots as Shaun of the Dead, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Fido and of course Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein.
- 8/30/2011
- by Doctor Gash
- DreadCentral.com
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