Valerie Hartman
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Valerie Hartman is an American actress who earned a permanent place in horror cinema history through her memorable performance in the late 1980s. She is most widely recognized for her role as Ally in the 1988 cult slasher sequel, "Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers". In the film, Hartman portrayed a rebellious and spirited camper whose confrontation with the iconic killer Angela Baker resulted in one of the franchise's most infamous and gruesome death sequences involving a leech-filled outhouse.
Beyond her stint at Camp Rolling Hills, Hartman appeared in the television landscape of the era, notably guest-starring as Penny in a 1988 episode of the legendary sitcom "Cheers" titled "How to Win Friends and Electrocute People." In the early 1990s, she transitioned into lead roles in independent cinema, most notably starring as Rachel in the 1992 erotic thriller "Intimate Obsession".
While her acting career was relatively short-lived, Hartman remains a popular figure within the horror community and at fan conventions. Her contribution to the Sleepaway Camp legacy continues to be celebrated by genre enthusiasts, and her likeness was featured again in the 2012 release of "Sleepaway Camp IV: The Survivor" through archive footage.
