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Zapped Again!

Zapped Again!

Emerson High has raised more than its academic standards.

19904.01h 36m

Overview

A new kid moves into school, making enemies with the affluent societies and joining the beleaguered Science Club. But when an old potion is discovered to confer telekinetic power he gets the chance to get his own back, as well as having a bit of fun on the side.

Directed by Doug Campbell
Written by Ben Montanio, Jack Morris, Vince Cheung
Produced by Robert J. Rosenthal, Jeff Apple
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Top Cast

Todd Eric Andrews

Todd Eric Andrews

Kevin

Kelli Williams

Kelli Williams

Lucy

Reed Rudy

Reed Rudy

Wayne

Maria McCann

Maria McCann

Amanda

D

David Donah

Cecil

Ira Heiden

Ira Heiden

Elliot

R

Rossie Harris

Chris

Linda Larkin

Linda Larkin

Joanne

Michael Harris

Michael Harris

Mike

Michael Colyar

Michael Colyar

Sheldon

Themes & Keywords

high schoolbullyingparodytelekinesislaboratorypotionsex comedymagic potion

About Zapped Again!

Zapped Again! is a comedy film released in 1990 exploring themes of high school, bullying, parody, telekinesis, laboratory, potion. Directed by Doug Campbell, it stars Todd Eric Andrews, Kelli Williams, Reed Rudy. A new kid moves into school, making enemies with the affluent societies and joining the beleaguered Science Club. But when an old potion is discovered to confer telekinetic power he gets the chance to get his own back, as well as having a bit of fun on the side.

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