Archive · 18 Sep 2025
AFA to Remake 'Sleepaway Camp' with Original Director
Remember 'Sleepaway Camp,' the 1983 scary movie?
Well, Kenan Thompson and his company, AFA, are making a new one!
They've brought back the original writer and director, Robert Hiltzik, who is writing the new script.
The new movie will stay true to the original story but with some fresh, scary twists.
Kenan and his team want to give fans a new experience and are also planning cool merchandise.
It's a new take on a cult classic slasher film!
AFA is remaking the 1980s slasher film 'Sleepaway Camp'.
Robert Hiltzik, the original film's director, will helm the remake.
Kenan Thompson and Johnny Ryan Jr. will produce the reimagining.
Development on the script is currently underway.
AFA aims to stay true to the original story while adding new twists.
- Who
- AFA, Robert Hiltzik, Kenan Thompson, and Johnny Ryan Jr.
- What
- AFA is remaking the slasher film 'Sleepaway Camp'.
- When
- Development of the script is underway.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- AFA wanted to revitalize the franchise with the original director involved.
- Production Company
- AFA (Kenan Thompson & Johnny Ryan Jr.)
- Original Film
- Sleepaway Camp (1983)
- Original Director
- Robert Hiltzik
- New Director
- Robert Hiltzik
- Original Filming Location
- Camp Algonquin, Argyle, New York