Movies like Sleepaway Camp

This defining slasher flick set the bar for summer camp horror, much like Sleepaway Camp. With its gripping tale of campground mayhem and a memorable villain, fans of the twisted turns in Sleepaway Camp will find familiar territory to love in Friday the 13th.

Taking place around a holiday with a dark turn, similarly to Sleepaway Camp's summer setting, My Bloody Valentine delves into the horrors that lurk within a small-town tradition, complete with creative kills and tension that fans of the genre will relish.

Delivering on the promised carnage, The Slumber Party Massacre offers unadulterated slasher thrills with a predominantly female cast, which echoes Sleepaway Camp's focus on teenage vulnerability and unexpected terror.

Echoing the chilling campground lore and teenage peril of Sleepaway Camp, Madman spins a tale of horror unleashed by the disrespect of a campfire legend, providing the same blend of youthful misadventure and slasher scares.

Another camp-themed fright-fest that captures the raw teen horror vibe of Sleepaway Camp. The Burning is revered for its gruesome effects, courtesy of makeup maestro Tom Savini, who also worked on Friday the 13th, ensuring a similarly harrowing experience.