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Kenan Thompson Revives Sleepaway Camp with Original Director

9/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

Kenan Thompson's production company, AFA, has acquired the remake rights to the 1983 slasher film Sleepaway Camp.
Original writer/director Robert Hiltzik will return to direct, preserving the film's integrity.
Thompson is excited to revitalize the franchise while staying true to the original story.
AFA is committed to maintaining creative control with the original creators involved.
The script is in development, with executive producers Robinson Velasco and Monica Weber.

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Story summary

Kenan Thompson's production company, AFA, has acquired the remake rights to the 1983 slasher film Sleepaway Camp.
Original writer/director Robert Hiltzik will return to direct, preserving the film's integrity.
Thompson is excited to revitalize the franchise while staying true to the original story.
AFA is committed to maintaining creative control with the original creators involved.
The script is in development, with executive producers Robinson Velasco and Monica Weber.