Last night my teenage son Ethan and I got invited to the Vogue Theater in downtown Manistee to watch Deer Camp 86. The horror/comedy/thriller movie was shot and produced locally in Mason County in northwest Michigan and several of my friends were involved in the process. We absolutely loved it!!! We laughed and jumped the whole way through it. It was far better than most "Hollywood" produced movies. This movie will go on to do great things! The acting was excellent. The special effects were top notch, especially considering the super low budget. The cinematography and writing were fantastic!!!
6 Reviews
Horror on our backyard
wag-330995 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Great idea for this part of the state. Awesome special effects, quintessential vehicle, cabin and guns of the typical deer camp. Alcohol fueled plot and gory deaths sprinkled with inappropriate humor. Escanaba in the Moonlight on steroids, well done!!!!!
Tying Native American spirituality to the land and twisting it to revenge is a unique idea.
The group is perfect...the large guy using size as a leadership badge, the quiet do right, the veteran, the love stricken, the level headed and the crazy. A mix of ethnicity is the perfect "group from Detroit" making the trek North to bag the buck. The real adventure lies somewhere in between.
Tying Native American spirituality to the land and twisting it to revenge is a unique idea.
The group is perfect...the large guy using size as a leadership badge, the quiet do right, the veteran, the love stricken, the level headed and the crazy. A mix of ethnicity is the perfect "group from Detroit" making the trek North to bag the buck. The real adventure lies somewhere in between.
Worth a Watch!
tinyt20015 November 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This was a great movie overall! Love that the characters were all of different backgrounds, ethnicity, body types, loved it! It put focus on everyone equally without favoring one character over another!
I am personally not one who watches horror movies, but this movie was worth it. The special effects were so amazing and truly added to the horrifying scenes. The combination of funny and scary with the mind blowing plots twists that were so unexpected truly made this movie amazing.
As a hunter, I loved seeing all the different guns that were involved and the true look into deer camp. Most people don't really know what goes on during deer camp so it was nice for a movie to really get involved while also adding some horror into the movie!
I'd watch this again in a heartbeat and possibly could watch this multiple times throughout the year and not get sick of it. The humor is amazing and every part will crack you up differently every time you watch it!
I am personally not one who watches horror movies, but this movie was worth it. The special effects were so amazing and truly added to the horrifying scenes. The combination of funny and scary with the mind blowing plots twists that were so unexpected truly made this movie amazing.
As a hunter, I loved seeing all the different guns that were involved and the true look into deer camp. Most people don't really know what goes on during deer camp so it was nice for a movie to really get involved while also adding some horror into the movie!
I'd watch this again in a heartbeat and possibly could watch this multiple times throughout the year and not get sick of it. The humor is amazing and every part will crack you up differently every time you watch it!
A must see!
theannadukes5 November 2022
This is the must see movie of the year. The special effects are outstanding and the overall storyline is original. Yes it's a horror, yes it's a comedy and yes its good.
Soon to be some of the most memorable lines you can remember from a movie. The movie will have you laughing during the movie and for years to come. Grab a beer (maybe a few), gather your friends and go enjoy the show. If you are a resident of Michigan, this is a must see! This movie was filmed in Michigan, with an 80's era. Like you stepped back into time, they did a great job coordinating clothing and slang from that era. Great job and I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did.
Soon to be some of the most memorable lines you can remember from a movie. The movie will have you laughing during the movie and for years to come. Grab a beer (maybe a few), gather your friends and go enjoy the show. If you are a resident of Michigan, this is a must see! This movie was filmed in Michigan, with an 80's era. Like you stepped back into time, they did a great job coordinating clothing and slang from that era. Great job and I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did.
Jumps and laughs
gregkate-342306 November 2022
The movie made me jump a couple of times and is definitely good for some laughs. I am not a hunter but I am married to one and the mom to a couple of hunters. I have not been out to any of the men-only deer camps but based on the many stories I have heard over the years the movie embodied much of what I imagine goes on at camp: jokes, pranks, razzing, camaraderie, rustic cabin, camp fires, and fun.
Once the movie is officially released, I suspect it will become a tradition to watch every year to prepare for deer camp for the fellas.
I recommend checking it out! It was spooky and fun at the same time. Enjoyed by hunters and non-hunters.
Once the movie is officially released, I suspect it will become a tradition to watch every year to prepare for deer camp for the fellas.
I recommend checking it out! It was spooky and fun at the same time. Enjoyed by hunters and non-hunters.
A Northern Michigan Legend in the Making
sylviakfuhrman12 November 2022
I was expecting a stereotypical jump scare, slasher horror film. I did not expect to laugh throughout the film at the dialogue between the six hunters. Deer Camp '86 combined eye catching cinematography, coordinated costume design, special effects (which were next level!), hometown vibes, and nerve wracking sound to keep me hooked through the whole movie. The plot, while easy to follow, was refreshing in its depth from start to finish. A horror film that can compete with The Cabin in the Woods and a deer camp film as perfect for opening day as Escanaba in da Moonlight. I cannot wait to watch Deer Camp '86 again!
See also
Awards | FAQ | User Ratings | External Reviews | Metacritic Reviews
