Judy

JUDY is a short film by Jeff Hayes and stars Karen Fields, who reprises her role of Judy from the cult classic film, Sleepaway Camp. Once a horrible person and having been taught a lesson via a brutal attack from a camp serial killer as a teenager, Judy returns to us as a vigilante who now saves children instead of bullying them.

I found this short to be quite clever. Many who watch Sleepaway Camp never stop to think that it's never made clear whether or not Judy is counted among the dead in the film. Her fate is left unknown, which leaves room for the speculation this film has provided us with.

I applaud Jeff for what he's done here. Even with some minor bugs, such as a reflection of a crew member in the glass window in the kitchen scene, I was having such a great time watching this, I really didn't care. It just added to the fun. The cast appeared to be having a ball in making this as well, and it shows - in a good way.

Seeing Karen Fields as Judy once again was such a treat and she stepped back into Judy's shoes perfectly; a little older, a little wiser, but most certainly Judy in all her snarky splendor.

Jeff also did a great job with the kill scenes. Gore hounds should approve! All in all, this was a really good short. I'm happy that this short now exists in hard copy on the newly released Sleepaway Camp Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack by Scream (Shout) Factory.

I would like to see Jeff do more of these shorts and would love to see his take on where other characters from Sleepaway Camp might be now.

Everyone should give this short a chance. Judy fans will not be sorry they did.

Karen Fields reprises her role as unhappy camper Judy in this short film follow-up to "Sleepaway Camp" and "Return To Sleepaway Camp" to inflict some bloody revenge on two abusive parents.

In this brief review, a distinction should be made: while the film itself is cheap, not terribly well-acted, and unnecessary, this should not reflect on its creator, Jeff Hayes. Hayes has, perhaps more than anyone, worked hard to keep the legacy of "Sleepaway Camp" alive, and was the first person to successfully get Karen Fields back into acting after a three decade hiatus.

The film itself really adds nothing to the Judy character (other than to confirm that she survived) and may have been better off not being made. But this was a fan film for a website, not an attempt at a professional short film... maybe it should not have ended up on the "Sleepaway Camp" Blu-Ray, but at least be aware of what it is.

I've read a few negative reviews here for this little short film and I don't get what the problem is. It's not meant to be some sort of academy award winning film. It's meant to as a fun nod to a hilariously over the top character from an often overlooked 80's slasher film. You remember? 80's Slashers. Those often laughable cheaply made films that a ton of us used to check out by the arm loads from our local mom and pop video stores and enjoy every Friday/Saturday night. I can't understand the blinders that some folks put on these days as if the movies of our past are much more of a serious business than they are. They were fun and that's what "Judy" is. We get to see a continuation of a character who we've all joked about over the years, thanks in part by the hilarious performance of Karen Fields (the title character of Judy). Did she live? Did she die? We get those answers in this little short film directed by Jeff Hayes of Sleepawaycampmovies.com.

It's not meant to be taken so serious. It's just something that was done for fun. And on that level, it totally delivers. Karen Fields plays Judy again and to the same degree as she played the character in the original Sleepaway Camp. She's funny, over the top and well...she's Judy.

At the end of the day, and agenda laced reviews aside, I happened to enjoy it. It was great to see a brief appearance of one of my favorite 80's slasher characters. We always remember the killers in these films. But it takes a special supporting character to be remembered. And Judy fit that bill. To each their own because I am thrilled to see this included on the recent Scream Factory Blu-ray set.

Fans of the 1983 slasher film Sleepaway Camp will be psyched to see the return of Karen Fields, who will always be remembered as my favorite camp bitch Judy.

I remember when Judy was first announced on the Sleepaway fan site. I watched it three times on the opening night, and right away wanted to add it to my collection. If you are a fan of the original Sleepaway Camp, I highly recommend picking up the Blu-Ray and checking Judy out.

I think Jeff Hayes did a great job on this fan film. I've always been a huge fan of his Sleepaway Camp fan site, and hope that he will continue making Sleepaway mini movies.

Why would anybody take the worst character (played by an dreadful 'actress') from Sleepaway Camp and make a movie with her as the star? Her acting hasn't improved since the 80s, she seems to think gurning, poking her chin out and opening her eyes wide passes for acting. Watch out Meryl Streep. Truly awful.