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An unapologetic VHS-era slasher packed with inventive practical effects and entertaining kills.

Dreamlike, unsettling, and one of horror’s most overlooked psychological masterpieces.

A stylish Italian slasher with gorgeous set pieces, giallo flair, and some of the most creative kills of the ’80s.

A mean, beautifully photographed camp slasher with unforgettable practical work.

Gothic architecture, buried heresy, and an infernal atmosphere from Michele Soavi.

A savage class satire that saves its most elastic nightmare for the final act.

Alien parasites, college comedy, zombies, and one perfectly exhausted detective.

A neon-soaked Lovecraft adaptation with glorious monsters and no interest in restraint.

Lucio Fulci’s apocalyptic nightmare drifts past logic into pure, decaying atmosphere.

At first glance, Sleepaway Camp feels like another early '80s summer camp slasher, but its offbeat atmosphere, memorable practical effects, and enduring cult status make it one that's easy to recommend.