Reception
Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 70% based on 10 reviews.
AllMovie wrote, "While most of the gender-bending story's sexual confusion is ultimately half-baked", "Sleepaway Camp is distinctive enough to warrant required viewing for genre enthusiasts."
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