At the end of every summer, the children of a Christian community from a suburb of New Jersey attend Camp Hope. They travel deep into the woods far from any distractions the world provides. Here, the children are taught the ways of the Lord, the perils of the flesh, and the horror of the Devil. A charismatic priest leads them in their training. But, he unknowingly has brought something with him, something evil. What was supposed to be a safe place, a spiritual retreat has now turned into a nightmare that not even faith can end.
Acting
Bruce Davison commits harder than this script deserves.
Production
Actual summer camp location adds creepy authenticity.
Director
George VanBuskirk
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gillian Anderson served as executive producer, reportedly drawn to the script's exploration of religious extremism—though she rarely discusses the final product.
Shot at an actual Catholic summer camp in New Jersey; several extras were real campers who had no idea they were in a horror film until later.
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