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Horror High( 1973)

TV-MAHorrorScience Fiction
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Pat Cardi

      Vernon Potts

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      Austin Stoker

      Lieutenant Bozeman

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      Rosie Holotik

      Robin Jones

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      John Niland

      Coach McCall

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      Joye Hash

      Miss Grindstaff

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      Jeff Alexander

      Mr. Griggs

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      Mike McHenry

      Roger Davis

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      Joe Greene

      Coach's Buddy / Policeman

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      Nick Felix

      Mr. Henshaw

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      Michelle Falerne

      Girl-Student

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      Laura Williamson

      Nurse

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      Charles Mann

      School Principal

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    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Sun Sep 22 2024
    **_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). “Primal Rage” (1988) was n...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    67000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • high school
    • monster
    • experiment
    • classroom
    • transformation
    • bullying
    • teacher
    • revenge
    • outcast
    • murder
    • slasher
    • creature
    • potion
    • disfigurement