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20/09/1973 Horror, Science Fiction 1h 25m
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There is something evil out there... Possessed by a force that doesn't belong to this world - and it's going to kill me!

Overview

A nerdy high school super whiz experiments with a chemical which will transform his guinea pig "Mr. Mumps" from a gentle pet into a ravenous monster. In a fit of rage against his tormentors at the high school, Vernon Potts goes on a killing spree, eliminating all of those who ever picked on him - the Gym Coach, the School Jock, The Creepy Janitor & his hated teacher, Ms. Grindstaff.

  1. Larry N. Stouffer

    Director

  2. J.D. Feigelson

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Pat Cardi

    Vernon Potts

  2. Austin Stoker

    Lieutenant Bozeman

  3. Rosie Holotik

    Robin Jones

  4. John Niland

    Coach McCall

  5. Joye Hash

    Miss Grindstaff

  6. Jeff Alexander

    Mr. Griggs

  7. Mike McHenry

    Roger Davis

  8. Joe Greene

    Coach's Buddy / Policeman

  9. Nick Felix

    Mr. Henshaw

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2024-09-22
**_Teen Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at an American high school_**

A bullied science whiz at a high school in the Dallas area (Pat Cardi) develops a potion that darkly empowers him to get back at those who abuse him.

"Horror High" (1974) is also known as “Twisted Brain” and written by the writer of the later “Dark Night of the Scarecrow.” The basic premise with its stock werewolf-formula hails back to 1958’s “Monster on the Campus” just mixed with the bullied teen in high school angle, which inspired future flicks like “Carrie,” "Christine" and "The Unhealer" (2021). “Prim...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$67,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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