Some summer camps are unforgettable. Others are downright deadly. Welcome to Camp Arawak — where the summer of your nightmares begins on VHS!
When shy, troubled Angela Baker arrives at Camp Arawak with her protective cousin Ricky, what should be a summer of swimming, friendship, and teenage mischief quickly turns into a blood-soaked nightmare. As campers and counselors begin meeting increasingly gruesome ends, suspicion spreads throughout the camp. Someone is hiding a deadly secret, and nobody is safe.
Released in 1983, Sleepaway Camp has become one of the most beloved and notorious cult classics of the slasher era. Directed by Robert Hiltzik, this wonderfully twisted slice of 1980s horror delivers outrageous characters, inventive kills, dark humor, and one of the most shocking and unforgettable endings in horror movie history.
For this special Another Hole in the Head Film Festival screening, Warped VHS presents Sleepaway Camp straight from VHS tape, projected onto the big screen at the historic Balboa Theater in San Francisco!
Forget pristine digital restorations and polished 4K transfers. We're bringing back the glorious days of the neighborhood video store — analog video, tracking imperfections, and the unmistakable atmosphere of watching a forbidden horror movie on a worn-out rental tape.
Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing the madness of Camp Arawak for the very first time, this is the perfect way to revisit one of the strangest, sleaziest, and most unforgettable slashers of the 1980s.
Pack your bags. Grab your sleeping bag. And whatever you do, don't trust the camp cook.
SPECIAL EVENT – PHYSICAL MEDIA MARKETPLACE!
The horror starts long before the movie! Join us beginning at 12:00 PM (noon) for a special physical media marketplace featuring five vendors selling VHS tapes, DVDs, Blu-rays, and other collectible treasures!
Browse, shop, and hunt for rare finds throughout the afternoon, leading right up to our main event: Sleepaway Camp – Presented on VHS by Warped VHS & Basement VHS!
Whether you're a die-hard VHS collector, a horror fanatic, or just nostalgic for the glory days of the video store, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Five vendors. Tons of physical media. One killer VHS screening!
+ 1 Short Film
The Devil's Lettuce (12 Minutes)
In this 90s educational film, a rebellious teen shrugs off his father's anti-drug sermon and learns the hard way that the devil's lettuce might just be "the gateway drug to hell."
Playing as part of Another Hole in the Head 2026