Zombie High
Zombie High

Zombie High

1987Movie90 minEnglish

A freshman begins to notice that students at her new school are losing their individuality. She discovers that the faculty are operating on the students' brains to make them docile and productive.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Jamesazzi V. BrubakerGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In this comedic horror film, a group of teenagers attending a special boarding school for the wealthy discover that their teachers and administrators are secretly replacing students with zombies. The students must band together to uncover the sinister plot and escape before they too become part of the undead population. The film blends elements of teen angst with classic zombie tropes.

Critical Reception

Zombie High was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its horror elements less effective than its comedic attempts. Audiences, however, have developed a cult following over the years, appreciating its campy nature and unique premise within the zombie subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambition in blending horror and comedy.
  • Criticized for its uneven pacing and underdeveloped characters.
  • Often noted for its unique take on the zombie concept in the 80s.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely based on its cult status, with viewers enjoying its B-movie charm and nostalgia factor, though some find the execution lacking.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, utilizing various locations to create the atmosphere of an exclusive, yet sinister, boarding school.

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Virginia Madsen plays high school student Andrea, who is awarded a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school originally attended exclusively by boys. Andrea kisses boyfriend Barry (James Wilder) goodbye, and she moves in with wild roomm...
Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Fun boarding school mystery/horror with a dash of comedy**_ A girl decides to go to a prep school on a scholarship (Virginia Madsen), which displeases her cool beau (James Wilder). He warns her with rumors of a diabolical covenant the...