Deep Thoughts Shallow Plots

Sleepaway Camp (1983)


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This week, Katy and Erika keep the summer vibes going with their discussion of Sleepaway Camp. They dive deep into twist endings, crossdressing killers, and how camp games could drive anyone to commit murder.
  • "The Transgender Defense of Angela Baker and Sleepaway Camp," Harmony Colangelo: https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/the-transgender-defense-of-angela-baker-and-sleepaway-camp-82dd54ddf9cd
  • “Why Trans Women Can’t Have a Promising Young Woman Yet: A Lesson from Sleepaway Camp," Aspen Nelson: https://medium.com/incluvie/why-trans-women-cant-have-a-promising-young-woman-yet-a-lesson-from-sleepaway-camp-3fa0511edabc
  • "Enbytion Transcendance: Sleepaway Camp," Eleo Emil Billet: https://medium.com/@eleo.billet/enbytion-transcendance-sleepaway-camp-4bc3f20b951b
  • "Am I Seeing Something in Sleepaway Camp That Isn’t Really There?" Michael Villanova: https://medium.com/@mvillanova/am-i-seeing-something-in-sleepaway-camp-that-isnt-really-there-784b6869e613
  • "Blood, Bodies and Binaries: Trans Women in Horror," Jenni Holtz: http://fourteeneastmag.com/index.php/2019/01/18/blood-bodies-and-binaries-trans-women-in-horror/
  • "Dressing Down the Killer Crossdresser Trope: Is It Inherently Problematic?" Harmony Colangelo: https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3642184/dressing-killer-crossdresser-trope-inherently-problematic/
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Deep Thoughts Shallow PlotsBy Erika and Katy