Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989)

Description

Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989/2025) – 4K Ultra HD Disc Review

Shout! Factory / Collector’s Edition | 80 min | R | Release Date: August 12, 2025
Genres: Horror, Slasher, Cult

Disc Specs

• Single 4K Ultra HD disc (UHD)
• Resolution: 2160p Ultra High Definition
• HDR: Dolby Vision + HDR10
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (original)
• Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (mono)
• Subtitles: English

Video Quality

The 4K restoration sharpens every macabre detail — you’ll see texture in fabric, blood effects, set surfaces more clearly. Lighting in night scenes and interiors maintains depth without blowing out or crushing shadows. HDR adds punch: bright highlights (lamps, windows, gore) pop, while dark corners remain rich. Film grain is preserved, giving a natural, gritty texture appropriate to the genre.

Audio Quality

The DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono track delivers clean, crisp dialogue and ambient elements. Being a mono mix, you won’t get surround immersion, but for its style and era the track holds up: sound effects, crowds, and score come through with clarity. It’s faithful to the original theatrical sound.

Special Features

• Collector’s Edition package likely includes bonus materials (artwork, booklets, etc.) though exact extras tied to the 4K disc are not fully disclosed
• The film is presented in its original theatrical version with restored visuals and audio

✅ Overall Recommendation

If you’re into classic slasher lore and cult horror, this 4K edition of Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland is a must. The improved visuals and HDR make the grime, sets, and effects stand out in ways earlier editions couldn’t. While audio is mono (as intended), it’s well executed. For fans or collectors of horror, this is a high-value, definitive version.