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Summer Camp Nightmare

  • 1986
  • PG-13
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
1.1K
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Summer Camp Nightmare (1986)
DramaHorrorThriller

A group of campers revolt against their strict camp director and take over the camp for themselves.A group of campers revolt against their strict camp director and take over the camp for themselves.A group of campers revolt against their strict camp director and take over the camp for themselves.

  • Director
    • Bert L. Dragin
  • Writers
    • Bert L. Dragin
    • Penelope Spheeris
    • William Butler
  • Stars
    • Chuck Connors
    • Charlie Stratton
    • Harold Pruett
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bert L. Dragin
    • Writers
      • Bert L. Dragin
      • Penelope Spheeris
      • William Butler
    • Stars
      • Chuck Connors
      • Charlie Stratton
      • Harold Pruett
    • 31User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast39

    Chuck Connors
    Chuck Connors
    • Mr. Warren
    Charlie Stratton
    Charlie Stratton
    • Franklin Reilly
    • (as Charles Stratton)
    Harold Pruett
    Harold Pruett
    • Chris Wade
    • (as Harold P. Pruett)
    Adam Carl
    • Donald Poultry
    Tom Fridley
    Tom Fridley
    • John Mason
    Melissa Reeves
    Melissa Reeves
    • Heather
    • (as Melissa Brennan)
    Stuart Rogers
    • Stanley Runk
    Shawn McLemore
    • Hammond Pumpernil
    Samantha Newark
    • Debbie
    Nancy Calabrese
    • Trixie
    Michael Cramer
    • Jerome Blackridge
    Rick Fitts
    Rick Fitts
    • Ed Heinz
    Doug Toby
    Doug Toby
    • Manuel Rivas
    Shirley Mitchell
    Shirley Mitchell
    • Mrs. Knute
    Chris Hubbell
    • Jack Caldwell
    Scott Curtis
    Scott Curtis
    • Peter
    Jennifer McGrath
    • Laurie
    John Louie
    John Louie
    • Paul Indian
    • Director
      • Bert L. Dragin
    • Writers
      • Bert L. Dragin
      • Penelope Spheeris
      • William Butler
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    Reviewers say 'Summer Camp Nightmare' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    • Trivia
      Despite the tagline, not a single camper is mentioned with the name Marvin.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Best of the Worst: Night Beast, Trick or Treat, and Skull Forest (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Summertime Celebration
      Music and Lyrics by Doug Toby

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 17, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Escuela del infierno
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Butterfly Productions
      • Concorde Pictures
      • Crow Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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