This masterful absurdist satire of the wave of horny teensploitation summer camp movies from the late 70’s and early 80’s features many veterans (both behind and in front of the camera) of 90’s cult comedy troupe The State, plus many future comedy legends in a sturdy ensemble cast that brings the laugh-a-minute high-energy vibe that fuels this series of hilarious vignettes and memorable characters. Detailing the last day of sleepaway camp in the waning summer days of 1981, Wet Hot American Summer functions as not only a parody but as sincere homage to a specific time and place in American culture. Beyond being a no-holds-barred spoof blessed with superb physical comedy, it also displays a good-hearted subversive quality that charms as well as amuses.