Horror High (1973): Cast & Plot
Horror High is a 1973 sci-fi horror film directed by Larry N. Stouffer, starring Pat Cardi as Vernon Potts, Rosie Holotik and Mike McHenry. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Larry N. Stouffer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jamison Film Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Horror High About?
The premise of Horror High without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An ancient evil awakens, determined to kill. A gifted but socially awkward teen creates a chemical that turns his guinea pig, Mr. Mumps, into a ravenous monster. Fueled by rage, Vernon Potts goes on a killing spree, targeting the gym coach, the star athlete, the creepy janitor and his hated teacher, Ms. Grindstaff.
Horror High Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- soccer cleats
- nerdy boy
- scientific experiment
- reference to dr. jekyll and mr. hyde the novel
- bully
- gym teacher
- jealous boyfriend
- entering through a window
- creature
- police detective
- police investigation
- killer as protagonist
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- alter ego
- teacher student conflict
- setting a trap
- school gymnasium
- talking to an animal
- teacher bullies a student
- student kills a teacher
- guinea pig
- projection
- projector
- teenage boy
- science
- film within a film
- classroom
- reference to robert louis stevenson
- science enthusiast
- evil teacher
- malicious woman
- animal in a cage
- cage
- literature class
- english class
- schoolmate schoolmate relationship
- teenage girl
- classmate classmate relationship
- abuse of power
- notebook
- rivalry
- rival
- romantic rivalry
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- arm wrestling
- outcast
- social outcast
- scientific theory
- bare chested male
- jealousy
- slow motion scene
Horror High Cast & Characters
Pat Cardi leads the cast as Vernon Potts, with Rosie Holotik as Robin Jones and Mike McHenry as Roger Davis. Directed by Larry N. Stouffer; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Larry N. Stouffer
- Pat Cardi as Vernon Potts
- Rosie Holotik as Robin Jones
- Mike McHenry as Roger Davis
- Jeff Alexander as Mr. Griggs
Also Starring in Horror High
· 8 more- Austin Stoker Lieutenant Bozeman
- Joye Hash Miss Grindstaff
- John Niland Coach McCall
- Joe Greene Coach's Buddy / Policeman
- Charles Mann School Principal
- Nick Felix Mr. Henshaw
- Michelle Falerne Girl-Student
- Laura Williamson Nurse
Horror High Plot Summary
What happens in Horror High from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Vernon Potts [Pat Cardi] is a shy yet clever high school student who endures bullying and cruel behavior from both peers and teachers. Despite the rough treatment, he forms a quiet friendship with Robin Jones [Rosie Holotik], a bond that rubs their classmate Roger Davis [Mike McHenry] the wrong way. The dynamics at school are tense, with pressure from instructors and the social pecking order shaping every hallway encounter.
Full summary
The whole story of Horror High, scene by scene
Horror High Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Horror High.
How Well Do You Know Horror High?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What is the name of the shy high‑school student who conducts the drug experiments?
Cars in Horror High
8 cars on screen, including the 1972 Plymouth Fury and the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE W116.
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1972 Plymouth Fury Important role -
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE W116 Minor role -
1970 Buick Riviera Background role -
1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Background role
Horror High Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Kiss the Teacher... Goodbye!” and “Twisted Brain”.
- Also known as
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- Kiss the Teacher... Goodbye!
- Twisted Brain
- Cérebro Diabólico
- Die Bestie
- Die Teufelsbestie
- 恐怖高校
- L'Ange meurtrier
- Ďábelská bestie
- תיכון האימה
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Horror High FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Horror High, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Horror High?
Horror High runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Horror High released?
Horror High was released on September 20, 1973.
Who directed Horror High?
Horror High was directed by Larry N. Stouffer.
Who is in the cast of Horror High?
Horror High stars Pat Cardi as Vernon Potts, Rosie Holotik as Robin Jones and Mike McHenry as Roger Davis, among 12 credited actors.
Does Horror High have a post-credit scene?
No. Horror High has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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