About The Average Podcast: Movie Reviews for Social Settings
Welcome to The Average Podcast! We review movies based on how they would fair in social settings—meaning whether or not a general crowd would enjoy it or not. Your hosts, Jonathan and Tim, walk you through how they scored a movie according to The Average criteria. More importantly, we want to hear from YOU. Follow us on Instagram to download a scorecard, send it to us, and we'll feature you. Follow us on all platforms: linktr.ee/theaveragereviews
S4.E13. Sleepaway Camp 2: Bargain-Bin Gore and Campy Kills
In this one, we dig into Sleepaway Camp 2 — a thin, campy slasher sequel with almost no real opposition for Angela to face. We break down the story and characters, the bargain-bin production history and music, the low-budget gore and standout kills, kill-driven scripting with a few quotable lines, memorable acting and visual details, and one genuinely impressive outhouse sequence. We wrap with a look at whether the film left any cultural footprint, land on a final verdict for its entertainment value, and preview what's coming with Sleepaway Camp 3.
20 Aug 2026
Sleepaway Camp: The Cult Slasher That Broke the Rules
We're kicking off our summer camp slasher series with the weirdest, most unforgettable entry of them all: Sleepaway Camp (1983). From Camp Arawak's grimy charm and the movie's cast of oddball counselors and mean girls, to Angela's psychological core and *that* ending — we dig into what makes this low-budget cult classic so strangely compelling decades later. Along the way: trauma and Aunt Martha, practical gore effects, uneven-but-loveable performances, gender themes, the final image that still shocks first-time viewers, and our full scoring breakdown. Plus a preview of what's coming in Sleepaway Camp 2.
9 Jul 2026
S4.E11: THE BURNING (1981) Review | Summer Camp Slashers
Pack your bags and grab your bug spray, because we are officially kicking off our brand-new themed month: SUMMER CAMP SLASHERS! For the next few weeks, we are leaving the comfort of the studio behind to head deep into the woods, exploring the campgrounds, the urban legends, and the creative kills that defined the golden age of 1980s horror. We are launching the series with an absolute heavyweight of the genre—the 1981 masterpiece of practical effects and summer dread: THE BURNING! We are breaking down the legendary legend of Cropsy, Tom Savini's mind-blowing special effects makeup, and that infamous, jaw-dropping raft scene. To help us navigate the woods and look at this film from every angle, we've assembled a phenomenal panel of heavy hitters in the booth: Shawn C. Baker from @thehorrorvision Chris Higgs, physical media connoisseur and host of the Beyond the Blood podcast. Whether you're a die-hard fan of boutique Blu-ray restorations or you just love a classic 80s creature feature/slasher vibe, this is going to be an incredible deep dive into one of the absolute best independent horror films of its era. SCORE THE KILLS WITH US! As always, your voice is the final word on the show! The Official Average Scorecard is live at the link in our bio right now. We want your ratings on the practical effects, the slasher atmosphere, and the ultimate kill count. Submit your scores before or during the stream, and we'll read your reviews and hottest takes live on the air! #TheAveragePodcast #TheBurning #TheBurning1981 #SummerCampSlashers #SlasherMovies #TomSavini #80sHorror #PhysicalMedia #TheHorrorVision #BeyondTheBlood #MovieReview #LivePodcast #MovieScorecard #HorrorCommunity #Cropsy
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Jessica Lacy
Nick Roberts
Evan from @thekiltandtheredneck podcast
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
17 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
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57
Social presence
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YouTube
0
Engagement
71
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