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Return to Horror High (1987)

Return to Horror High (1987)
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In 1982, Crippen High School was the scene of a gruesome series of dismemberment murders, but the killer was never identified. Five years later, Cosmic Pictures arrives at the long-abandoned campus to make a low-budget horror movie based on the tragedy, and suddenly the terror begins anew. The police department arrives at the school to find the building and grounds covered in gore and human body parts, the remains of the unfortunate film crew. The only survivor of this new massacre is the screenwriter, Arthur (Richard Brestoff), who tries to explain the horrifying events to the authorities. The troubled production's leading lady is angered over the demeaning nature of her role, the producer and director argue over the film's lack of artistic merits, and when cast members start disappearing, everyone else assumes that they're just quitting out of disgust. Who is the culprit? Is it the school's principal, appearing as himself in the film for the sake of realism? The janitor, who hopes to parlay his cameo into a pornography career? Or maybe Steven (Brendan Hughes), who was a student at Crippen during the original murder spree and finds himself reluctantly cast as the hero? This self-referential slasher parody features George Clooney in a small part as the film's first victim, and The Brady Bunch's Maureen McCormick as a policewoman with a lust for blood and hot dogs. ~ Fred Beldin, Rovi

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Starring:
Lori LethinBrendan Hughes, (more)
Director(s):
Bill Froehlich
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Return to Horror High

In 1982, Crippen High School was the scene of a gruesome series of dismemberment murders, but the killer was never identified. Five years later, Cosmic Pictures arrives at the long-abandoned campus to make a low-budget horror movie based on the tragedy, and suddenly the terror begins anew. The police department arrives at the school to find the building and grounds covered in gore and human body parts, the remains of the unfortunate film crew. The only survivor of this new massacre is the screenwriter, Arthur (Richard Brestoff), who tries to explain the horrifying events to the authorities. The troubled production's leading lady is angered over the demeaning nature of her role, the producer and director argue over the film's lack of artistic merits, and when cast members start disappearing, everyone else assumes that they're just quitting out of disgust. Who is the culprit? Is it the school's principal, appearing as himself in the film for the sake of realism? The janitor, who hopes to parlay his cameo into a pornography career? Or maybe Steven (Brendan Hughes), who was a student at Crippen during the original murder spree and finds himself reluctantly cast as the hero? This self-referential slasher parody features George Clooney in a small part as the film's first victim, and The Brady Bunch's Maureen McCormick as a policewoman with a lust for blood and hot dogs. ~ Fred Beldin, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
94 mins

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Director(s):
Bill Froehlich
Writer(s):
Greg H. SimsDana EscalanteMark Lisson
Producer(s):
Mark Lisson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Not For Children, Adult Language, Adult Situations, Violence, Graphic Violence, Nudity, Profanity)
Categories:
Horror
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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Kevin M.

Low budget wanna be slasher flick, filled with useless conversations, lots of sex talk and a few chest shots. All of which are disappointing. Story line was hard to follow. Interesting that it features a young George clooney (for five minutes) and a semi slu**y Marshy Brady. I recommend not wasting your time on this one.

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Matt F.

Cool movie within a movie concept, but as some one pointed out earlier, it was executed(pun intended) poorly. You should know what to expect from an 80's slasher flick. Look out for an unknown George Clooney at the time.-Stone

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Clint E.

Return to horror high is an inspired horror spoof idea; it's just not very well executed. the school in question was the site of many gruesome murders. A film crew shows up to shoot a movie about those murders on the site of the actual scool. then the killing starts again. The actual murders are mixed in with the fake movie murders - leaving cops to the task of sorting out the body parts. The acting isn't very good. The movie itself tries to be serious with it's quick cuts between actual murders and film murders; they keep you guessing which type of scene we are actually seeing. Unfortunately, it's far too campy and over the top to be taken seriously. Maureen McCormick cracks me up during the movie, but other wise this turkey is disposable.

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