Horror High (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1973, Horror High is a horror and science fiction film directed by Larry N. Stouffer, running about 85 minutes. “There is something evil out there... Possessed by a force that doesn't belong to this world - and it's going to kill me!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A nerdy high school super whiz experiments with a chemical which will transform his guinea pig "Mr. Mumps" from a gentle pet into a ravenous monster. In a fit of rage against his tormentors at the high school, Vernon Potts goes on a killing spree, eliminating all of those who ever picked on him - the Gym Coach, the School Jock, The Creepy Janitor & his hated teacher, Ms. Grindstaff.
Who’s in it. Horror High stars Pat Cardi as Vernon Potts, Austin Stoker as Lieutenant Bozeman, Rosie Holotik as Robin Jones and John Niland as Coach McCall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Horror High has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Horror High page.
If you liked it. Fans of Horror High tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Horror High (1973)?
- In US, Horror High is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Horror High worth watching?
- Horror High holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Horror High?
- Horror High stars Pat Cardi, Austin Stoker, Rosie Holotik, John Niland and Joye Hash.
- When was Horror High released?
- Horror High was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.