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**_Spoof of early slashers_** A heavy breather is murdering teens from a high school in southeast Texas, usually while they’re engaging in sex. "Student Bodies" (1981) satirizes slasher flicks like “Halloween” and “Friday the 13th” wi...
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Student Bodies
1981
Movie
86 min
English
This zany send-up of teen slasher flicks features a maniacal psycho known as the Breather, who stalks –and murders– promiscuous students at a suburban high school. The fanatical killer's unusual weapons include paper clips, blackboard erasers and eggplants.
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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Michael Ritchie•Genres: Horror, Comedy
Plot Summary
A group of students at a high school are being stalked by a killer known as "The Hobo" during the day. As the killings escalate, the students must band together to uncover the killer's identity before they become the next victim. The film blends slasher tropes with comedic elements, poking fun at the genre itself.
Critical Reception
Student Bodies is a cult classic horror-comedy known for its satirical take on the slasher genre. While not a critical darling upon release, it has gained a devoted following over the years for its numerous gags, parody of horror clichés, and surprisingly effective suspense.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its numerous jokes and parody of slasher film tropes.
Appreciated for its self-aware humor and meta-commentary on horror conventions.
Considered a fun, if somewhat silly, entry in the horror-comedy subgenre.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's comedic moments and its ability to poke fun at the horror genre. Many enjoy its nostalgic 80s vibe and the sheer number of gags packed into the runtime.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for being one of the earliest examples of a horror-comedy that actively parodies the slasher genre, predating many of its more famous successors like "Scary Movie".
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