Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare

2023 1h 30m EN

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5.9

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80%

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6.1

IMDB

★5.9TMDB · 59🍅80%Rotten Tomatoes★6.1IMDB · 4,582

Documentary

Synopsis

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Out-of-control teens across America were sent to a therapy camp in the harsh Utah desert. The conditions were brutal, but the staff were even worse.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Steve Cartisano
Self (archive footage)
Paris Hilton
Self (archive footage)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Liza Williams
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Liza Williams, shot by Stefano Ferrari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Andrew Rushton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Steve Cartisano and Paris Hilton carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt30225680 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Liza Williams directs. Stefano Ferrari behind the camera. Andrew Rushton cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 3 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Liza Williams, shot by Stefano Ferrari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Andrew Rushton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Steve Cartisano and Paris Hilton carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt30225680 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 59 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 9 themes, including "child abuse", "utah", "reeducation camp", "1980s".