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You know a movie is going to be something special when the director herself sums it up as "a bunch of girls in the woods doing weird stuff." That's exactly how Avalon Fast describes her bewitching new film *Camp*, and trust me, it's a description that sells itself . but the movie offers so much more than that playful tease.
Now in theaters courtesy of Dark Sky Films, *Camp* centers on Emily (Zola Grimmer), a young woman who takes a job as a counselor at a remote camp for kids grappling with trauma, including herself. Once there, she finds herself drawn into a tight-knit circle of four other counselors . played by Alice Wordsworth, Cherry Moore, Lea Rose Sebastianis, and Ella Reece . who begin to realize they share a powerful, witchy connection. It's a story that beautifully weaves together queer friendship, emotional healing, and the occult in a way that feels both grounded and otherworldly.
Fast shot the film in a genuinely remote location, and that isolation isn't just a setting . it's a character. She aimed to evoke a sense of sacredness and magic from the wilderness itself, and the result is a visually dazzling experience. The natural landscapes, the quiet intimacy between characters, and the subtle supernatural moments all combine to create a mood that's hard to shake. Fast's approach makes the witchcraft feel not like cheap thrills, but like something deeply spiritual and personal.
What's refreshing about *Camp* is how it redefines the witchcraft genre. Too often, movies about witches lean into darkness or evil, but Fast's film focuses on community, identity, and reclaiming power through vulnerability. It's a queer-centric story that celebrates the magic of finding your people and healing together. If you're looking for a film that balances visual poetry with raw emotion, *Camp* is one to catch on the big screen while you can.
