The Cult of Sleepaway Camp
Sounds Like A Cult
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The Dark Cult of Sleepaway Camps
This chapter explores the cult-like nature of sleepaway camps, focusing on prank cultures and communal rituals that reflect pressures of conformity among campers. It also highlights the social dynamics and power hierarchies, revealing how these settings can foster community while also exposing campers to risks of abuse and collective identity challenges. Additionally, the discussion examines the unsettling portrayal of these camps in media, particularly in horror films that distort their image into places of fear and isolation.
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