Claudette was hired to work as a counselor at Camp Crystal Lake alongside her boyfriend Barry. During the sing-along, she plays the guitar.

The character has been represented by numerous actors and stuntmen, sometimes by more than one at a time, which has caused some controversy as to who should receive credit for the portrayal.

The original film, created to cash in on the success of Halloween (1978), was written by Victor Miller and was produced and directed by Sean S. Cunningham.

Brenda hears a child's voice calling for help and ventures outside to the archery range.