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Happy High School
The plot involves the school director bringing in a female inspector to clean up the school. The students decide to kidnap her and replace her with the sexy stripper "aunt" of one of the girls (who is naturally sleeping with several of the guys). The real director meanwhile falls madly in lust with one of her male captors. Meanwhile a goody-good student and her hypocrite father begin to suspect the ruse . . . So will there be a lot of crazy hijinks? Will everything work out happily in the end? Will the entire female cast (and an unfortunate amount of the male cast) find some excuse to get naked?
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Plot Summary
A group of students attends a seemingly idyllic high school, but dark secrets lurk beneath the surface. When a series of mysterious disappearances and murders begin to plague the campus, the students realize they are trapped in a dangerous and deadly environment. They must uncover the truth behind the killings before they become the next victims.
Critical Reception
Happy High School was a low-budget horror-comedy that garnered a cult following among fans of the genre. While not critically acclaimed upon its release, its unique blend of humor and horror, coupled with a memorable premise, has secured its place as a B-movie favorite. It's often cited for its campy charm and effective suspenseful moments.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its surprising amount of gore and suspense.
Appreciated for its campy humor and over-the-top performances.
Criticized for its predictable plot and inconsistent tone.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this cult classic, but generally, viewers who enjoy 80s slasher films and dark comedies find 'Happy High School' to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, addition to the genre.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very tight budget, with much of the production taking place at a real high school during its summer break to save costs.
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