Final Exam (1981)

Final Exam (1981)
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Since this no-brainer is basically a hybrid of frat-boy comedy and slasher-thriller exploitation which features no slashing, no humor, and fails to exploit anything, it's hard to determine what the producers really had in mind. The plot (it's in there somewhere) has something to do with a campus killer who likes to practice his own variety of hazing during Hell Week, but mainly it involves a lot of brain-dead college losers (played by similarly challenged non-actors) who blabber their way through one pointless dialogue scene after another before the murderer finally decides to bump them off. He could have done away with them before the cameras began rolling and saved everyone a lot of grief. Whatever fit of prudence prevented director Jimmy Huston from showing any scenes of graphic bloodletting (often the only points of interest in other lame entries from this subgenre) also manages to rob the film of whatever cheap thrills it might have been able to provide. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

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Starring:
Cecile BagdadiJoel S. Rice, (more)
Director(s):
Jimmy Huston
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Final Exam

Since this no-brainer is basically a hybrid of frat-boy comedy and slasher-thriller exploitation which features no slashing, no humor, and fails to exploit anything, it's hard to determine what the producers really had in mind. The plot (it's in there somewhere) has something to do with a campus killer who likes to practice his own variety of hazing during Hell Week, but mainly it involves a lot of brain-dead college losers (played by similarly challenged non-actors) who blabber their way through one pointless dialogue scene after another before the murderer finally decides to bump them off. He could have done away with them before the cameras began rolling and saved everyone a lot of grief. Whatever fit of prudence prevented director Jimmy Huston from showing any scenes of graphic bloodletting (often the only points of interest in other lame entries from this subgenre) also manages to rob the film of whatever cheap thrills it might have been able to provide. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins

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Director(s):
Jimmy Huston
Writer(s):
Jimmy Huston
Producer(s):
John L. ChamblissMyron Meisel
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Brief Nudity, Not For Children, Violence, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
Categories:
HorrorAction / AdventureMystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Ryan L.

    I liked the plot, the characters, and the setting, but the acting was pretty bad. Movie only showed one kill. It had potential but was kind of a let down.

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    Jason R.

    I enjoyed this quite a bit, but only because it was on the big screen; I think it loses a lot in its transition to the small screen. Unless you have a bunch of 80s slasher fans over for a viewing, you're likely to be bored.

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