Night School (1981): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Night School is a 1981 horror thriller directed by Ken Hughes, starring Meb Boden as Anne Barron, Leonard Mann and Joseph R. Sicari. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Ken Hughes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Resource Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Night School About?
The premise of Night School without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Boston police detective is drawn into a chilling investigation when a masked, black‑leather clad killer begins decapitating college women. The gruesome murders, each a lesson in terror, force the detective to race against time to uncover the killer’s identity and halt the bloody spree.
Night School Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- night school
- boston massachusetts
- lesbian
- bike helmet
- giallo
- nipples
- bra removing
- womanizer
- decapitated body
- apartment building
- anthropologist
- psychopath
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- motorcycle
- machete
- leather
- helmet
- disembodied head
- beheading
- female nudity
- severed head
- unhappy ending
- bad guy wins
- female serial killer
- female killer
- masked killer
- bike chase
- pregnant girlfriend
- self sacrifice
- taking the blame for another's crime
- getting away with murder
- female biker
- funeral
- killed in a car crash
- exploitation
- video nasty
- psychotronic film
- slasher horror
- slasher killer
- north american giallo
- grindhouse film
- graphic violence
- two word title
- serial murder
- giallo esque
- teen slasher
- teenager
- teen horror
- slasher murderer
- kitchen
- shower scene
Night School Cast & Characters
Meb Boden leads the cast as Anne Barron, with Leonard Mann as Lt. Judd Austin and Joseph R. Sicari as Taj. Directed by Ken Hughes; 29 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ken Hughes
- Meb Boden as Anne Barron
- Leonard Mann as Lt. Judd Austin
- Joseph R. Sicari as Taj
- Annette Miller as Helene Griffin
Also Starring in Night School
· 25 more- Drew Snyder Vincent Millett
- Holly Hardman Kathy
- Elizabeth Barnitz Kim Morrison
- Rachel Ward Eleanor Adjai
- Bill McCann Gary
- Karen MacDonald Carol
- Kevin King Policeman
- William McDonald Medical Examiner
- John Blood Construction Worker
- Margo Skinner Stevie Cabot
- Ted Duncan Garbage Truckman
- Belle McDonald Marjorie Armand
- Leonard Corman Priest
- Kevin Fennessy Harry The Janitor
- Patricia Pellows Screaming Woman
- Nicholas Cairis Gus
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- Edward C. Higgins Coroner
- Edward Chalmers Jr. Construction Worker
- Lisa Allee Lisa
- Elizabeth Alice Lisa's Mother
- J.J. Wright Plainclothesman
- Patricia Rust Pat
- Jane-Leah Bedrick Receptionist
- Wally Hooper Jr. Worker
- Nancy Rothman Student
More from Ken Hughes
More films directed by Ken Hughes, best-rated first: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Casino Royale, Sextette and Alfie Darling.
Night School Plot Summary
What happens in Night School from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Anne Barron, Meb Boden, a teacher’s aide, is found brutally decapitated outside a Boston daycare, the killer leaving a chilling signature: a kukri in the hand of a masked motorcyclist. The scene is stark and brutal, with the head placed in a nearby bucket, leaving Lt. Judd Austin, Leonard Mann, to lead the investigation and face a case that may be linked to something larger than a random act of violence. The director of the center explains that Anne also attended night classes at Wendell College, hinting at secrets that might lie beyond the surface of the daycare wall. The sense of unease is immediate, and the city seems to shrink as clues emerge from a place that should feel safe and routine.
Full summary
The whole story of Night School, scene by scene
Night School Box Office
Night School grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
How Well Do You Know Night School?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which weapon is left in the victim's hand at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Night School
14 cars on screen, including the 1980 BMW 320i E21 and the 1980 Ford Fairmont.
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1980 BMW 320i E21 Main role -
1980 Ford Fairmont Important role -
1975 Ford Torino Important role -
Honda XR 125 Important role
Night School Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Terror Eyes” and “Escuela Nocturna”.
- Also known as
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- Terror Eyes
- Escuela Nocturna
- Les yeux de la terreur
- Il killer della notte
- Psicosis II
- Ojos de terror
- テラー・アイズ／恐るべき瞳
- Terror Eyes - Der Frauenköpfer
- 지성의 한계
- Fejvadászat Bostonban
- Escola Noturna
- 夜校惊魂
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- Вечерняя школа
- คืนสับสาวภาคค่ำ
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Movies Like Night School
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including School Killer, Night Killer and Night Ripper.
Night School FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Night School, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Night School?
Night School runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Night School released?
Night School was released on January 7, 1981.
Who directed Night School?
Night School was directed by Ken Hughes.
More films by Ken Hughes Who is in the cast of Night School?
Night School stars Meb Boden as Anne Barron, Leonard Mann as Lt. Judd Austin and Joseph R. Sicari as Taj, among 29 credited actors.
How much did Night School make at the box office?
Night School grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Does Night School have a post-credit scene?
No. Night School has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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