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Horror High

Horror High

There is something evil out there... Possessed by a force that doesn't belong to this world - and it's going to kill me!

19735.51h 25m

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.

Directed by Larry N. Stouffer
Written by J.D. Feigelson
Produced by James P. Graham
Box OfficeBudget: $67K0

Top Cast

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Pat Cardi

Vernon Potts

Austin Stoker

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

J

Jeff Alexander

Mr. Griggs

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Mike McHenry

Roger Davis

Joe Greene

Joe Greene

Coach's Buddy / Policeman

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Nick Felix

Mr. Henshaw

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Michelle Falerne

Girl-Student

Themes & Keywords

high schoolmonsterexperimentclassroomtransformationbullyingteacherrevengeoutcastmurderslashercreaturepotiondisfigurement

About Horror High

Horror High is a horror, science fiction film released in 1973 exploring themes of high school, monster, experiment, classroom, transformation, bullying. Directed by Larry N. Stouffer, it stars Pat Cardi, Austin Stoker, Rosie Holotik. 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.

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