Sleepaway Camp... Any good?
08-21-07 | 12:57 PM
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apparently the Red Cross wasn't too pleased with the box set artwork of the original trilogy box and had Anchor Bay correct it - so the Best Buy 4 Disc version is now a collector's item.
08-21-07 | 01:56 PM
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People are actually scared by the ending? That's like being scared by the gorilla with a diving helmet in Robot Monster. The movie is only enjoyable as a campy joke.
08-21-07 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Sean O'Hara
People are actually scared by the ending? That's like being scared by the gorilla with a diving helmet in Robot Monster. The movie is only enjoyable as a campy joke.
08-21-07 | 05:07 PM
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A few years ago, a friend of mine was over at my house, and she had brought Sleepaway Camp with her. I had never seen the film before. She held up the video and told me excitedly, "You'll never believe the twist at the end!". As a joke, I replied "Why, does she turn out to be a guy?" She stared at me for a moment, then, deflated, muttered "Yes".
08-21-07 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Giantrobo
Don't know when this was taken but she apparently has embraced the role
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I've seen several pictures at various horror cons/Sleepaway Camp reunions where she makes that face.
Since we are all talking about the movie, has anyone heard of anything regarding "Return to Sleepaway Camp"? Felissa was supposed to be back on board for the film but I'm curious if it got canned.
08-21-07 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Giles
apparently the Red Cross wasn't too pleased with the box set artwork of the original trilogy box and had Anchor Bay correct it
WTF??? Shouldn't they be out collecting blood? What was on the cover that freaked them out and how did they get that kind of power over the entertainment industry?
08-21-07 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Giles
I agree it ain't scary, just plain 'ol freaky.... in a pseudo 'Crying Game' sort of way.
08-21-07 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kudama
WTF??? Shouldn't they be out collecting blood? What was on the cover that freaked them out and how did they get that kind of power over the entertainment industry?
08-21-07 | 06:23 PM
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My opinion of The Red Cross just suffered some damage. That's like McDonalds not letting people use their family name in a small business 'cause it's McDonald.
(Well maybe not aaas bad.)
(Well maybe not aaas bad.)
08-21-07 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Giles
apparently the Red Cross wasn't too pleased with the box set artwork of the original trilogy box and had Anchor Bay correct it - so the Best Buy 4 Disc version is now a collector's item.
08-21-07 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Kudama
My opinion of The Red Cross just suffered some damage.
08-22-07 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Kudama
did they get that kind of power over the entertainment industry?
08-22-07 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Giggles
I guess not, but as I remember Red Cross sued Anchor Bay. They motivated that SUCH a cover on SUCH a movie affects their image and reputation. So it was a legal decision for this cover to be recalled.
Are you sure you guys aren't just passing along hearsay?
08-22-07 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DthRdrX
It was taken down due to the Red Cross, but I'm not sure about any lawsuits against AB. I think the Red Cross just asked them to change it.
08-22-07 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ
I picked up the box set without the Red Cross logo at Best Buy and it still contained the 4th disc. I'm not sure if the 4th disc was limited or if you can still get it in the boxset.
08-22-07 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by DthRdrX
It was taken down due to the Red Cross, but I'm not sure about any lawsuits against AB. I think the Red Cross just asked them to change it.
04-07-19 | 03:02 PM
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re: Sleepaway Camp... Any good?
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04-07-19 | 04:58 PM
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Re: Sleepaway Camp... Any good?
If you have Shudder, last year Joe Bob Briggs presented this on his show "The Last Drive-In" with Felissa Rose as a guest. It was an entertaining way to revisit the film.
04-07-19 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Sleepaway Camp... Any good?
^I agree. One of the worst horror flicks of all time.
04-07-19 | 06:20 PM
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Re: Sleepaway Camp... Any good?
The movie is good slasher cheese. The ending is just sorta wtf. I mean there are hints throughout the film, but it’s still an awkward/weird moment. I actually kinda like the second and third films more truthfully.
04-07-19 | 06:24 PM
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04-07-19 | 06:37 PM
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Re: Sleepaway Camp... Any good?
The reactions to the ending are kind of funny to read. I never found the ending creepy or shocking really. The hints about Angela are there all along throughout the film. It’s weird but that’s about all.