For the last entry in our Camp series, we're finally tackling Robert Hiltzik's Sleepaway Camp (1983). Along for the short shorts and Judy of it all is returning guest - and big fan of the film - Ten Backe.

The big question is whether this film is homophobic and transphobic. Hiltzik doesn't have a lot of thoughts on the matter, but we, and many trans film critics, do. Is Sleepaway Camp worthy of praise and (re)appropriation by the queer community?

Plus: comparisons to Friday the 13th, thoughts on Judy's curling iron death, Art the pedophile cook, and the need for short shorts and male nudity!

References:

-Ten Backe. "Is Sleepaway Camp Transphobic?" Phasr

-BJ Colangelo. "Going Back to Sleepaway Camp: Revisiting The Problematic Classic." Dread Central

-Harmony Colangelo. “The Transgender Defense of Angela Baker and ‘Sleepaway Camp.’” Medium

-Alice Collins. “‘Sleepaway Camp’: The Elephant in the Room.” Bloody Disgusting

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