Student Bodies (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1981, Student Bodies is a comedy and horror film directed by Mickey Rose, running about 86 minutes. “At last the world's first comedy horror movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This zany send-up of teen slasher flicks features a maniacal psycho known as the Breather, who stalks –and murders– promiscuous students at a suburban high school. The fanatical killer's unusual weapons include paper clips, blackboard erasers and eggplants.
Who’s in it. Student Bodies stars Kristen Riter as Toby Badger, Matthew Goldsby as Hardy, Joe Flood as Mr. Dumpkin and Mimi Weddell as Miss Mumsley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Student Bodies has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Student Bodies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Student Bodies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Student Bodies (1981)?
- In US, Student Bodies is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Student Bodies worth watching?
- Student Bodies holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Student Bodies?
- Student Bodies stars Kristen Riter, Matthew Goldsby, Joe Flood, Mimi Weddell and Joe Talarowski.
- When was Student Bodies released?
- Student Bodies was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.