Camp Blood (film series)

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Camp Blood
Created byBrad Sykes
Original workCamp Blood (1999)
Years1999–2024
Films and television
Film(s)15
Official website
campblood.com

Camp Blood is a series of American direct-to-video slasher films that began in 1999 with the release of the original Camp Blood. The film was directed by Brad Sykes and produced by David Sterling. [1] It follows a group of campers who are stalked by a masked killer known as "The Clown" and was part of a wave of low-budget horror films that emerged after the success of Scream (1996).

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Over the years, the franchise has expanded to include multiple sequels and spin-offs, and has developed a small cult following among fans of ultra-low-budget horror. [2]

Reception

The Camp Blood series has generally received negative reviews from critics. The original 1999 film was criticized for its low production values, predictable plot, and minimal special effects. [3] On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 12% score, reflecting limited critical approval. [4]

The series is noted for its low-budget production techniques, amateur performances, and minimal narrative development. [5]

Despite the negative reception, the franchise has developed a small cult following among fans of ultra-low-budget horror, and its continued production over two decades makes it a notable example of direct-to-video horror cinema.

Films

YearFilmDirectorWriterStoryProducerRef(s)
1999 Camp Blood Brad Sykes Brad Sykes—David Sterling
2000 Camp Blood 2
2005 Within The Woods (aka Camp Blood 3)Josephina Sykes
2014 Camp Blood First Slaughter (aka Camp Blood 3) Mark Polonia Mark PoloniaDavid Sterling [6]
2016Camp Blood 4 Dustin Ferguson Dustin Ferguson
2016Camp Blood 5
2016Camp Blood 666Ted MoehringMonte HunterTed Moehring
2017Camp Blood 7 Mark Polonia Amy Suzuki—
2018Ghost of Camp BloodAlan Wyoming
2019Camp Blood 8: RevelationsDennis DevineDennis Devine
2020Children of Camp Blood Mark Polonia Lester Thord
2023Camp Blood 666 Part 2: Exorcism Of The ClownWill CollazoJulie Anne PrescottDavid Sterling
2023Camp Blood X: AnimatedJason Peri
2024Camp Blood Clown Shark Mark Polonia Jeff Kirkendall
2024Camp Blood 9: Bride of BloodWill Collazo

References

  1. ↑ "Camp Blood (2000) Review". Moria Reviews. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "[DVD Review] 'Camp Blood: First Slaughter' Fails More Than Just Archery". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Camp Blood (2000) Review". Moria Reviews. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Camp Blood - Movie Reviews". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "[DVD Review] 'Camp Blood: First Slaughter' Fails More Than Just Archery". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  6. ↑ Torfe, Pat (June 19, 2014). "[DVD Review] 'Camp Blood: First Slaughter' Fails More Than Just Archery". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved March 4, 2017.


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