In the fall of 1986, six knuckleheads from Detroit embark on a deer hunting trip. Things take a dark turn when something horrific is awakened: an ancient Native American spirit seeking vengeance for the deaths of several Indigenous girls. The hunters became the hunted, caught in a chilling supernatural struggle.

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Video Quality

Deer Camp ‘86 comes to Blu-Ray with a solid AVC-encoded 1080p transfer that brings this movie to life well enough. Skin tones are natural throughout with subtle details present such as facial hair and grime from blood and sweat. The transfer maintains an admirable level of detail both in the daytime sequences and nighttime shots. The transfer is primarily clear with only brief instances of murkiness in the darker moments. Nearly every element from the texture of the forest to the clothing is rendered well. The special effects have a low-rent quality to them, but that is not an issue with the transfer itself. The colors are deep within the environments such as the shades of green and brown. Mill Creek Entertainment has done a fine job with this release.

Audio Quality

The film comes with a DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track that delivers a good listening experience. This track offers up a three-dimensional world saturated with unique sonic details. Environmental effects are key within the film, and this track ensures each facet has a unique quality. Directionality is precise so sounds are always faithful to their intended direction. Dialogue comes through clearly without being overshadowed by any of the other sounds. Activity in the low end digs deep during the creepy moments. The music maintains a favorable fidelity that suits the film well. Mill Creek has done a great job on this aspect. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided.

Special Features

There are no special features provided on this disc.

Final Thoughts

Deer Camp ‘86 does not particularly stand out in the avalanche of horror movies we get every month, but it is competent enough to prove some baseline entertainment. Some of the performances are a little wobbly and characterizations are broad, but the production radiates a ragtag charm that manifests in some gnarly kills and decently thoughtful messaging. For its budget and ambition, this horror outing works more than it doesn’t. Mill Creek Entertainment has provided a Blu-Ray set with a pretty good A/V presentation but no special features. If you are a horror junkie who needs something new to scratch the itch, you can do much worse. Recommended

Deer Camp ‘86 is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: Mill Creek Entertainment has supplied a copy of this set free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.