Splatter University
| Splatter University | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Richard W. Haines |
| Produced by |
Richard W. Haines Miljan Peter Ilich |
| Screenplay by |
Michael Cunningham Richard W. Haines John Elias Michalakis (as John Michaels) |
| Story by |
Michael Cunningham Richard W. Haines John Elias Michalakis (as John Michaels) |
| Starring |
Forbes Riley (as Francine Forbes) Ric Randig Dick Biel Kathy LaCommare (as Kathy Lacommare) Laura Gold |
| Music by | Christopher Burke (as Chris Burke) |
| Cinematography | Jim Grib |
| Edited by | Richard W. Haines |
Production company |
Aquafilm |
| Distributed by | Troma Entertainment |
Release dates | 13 July 1984 |
Running time | 78 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Splatter University is a 1984 slasher film. It was distributed by Troma Entertainment.
Plot
A patient escapes from a mental hospital, killing one of his keepers and then stealing his uniform. Three years later, a teacher is working late and gets stabbed and killed by the same patient, after he makes his way to the local college. Next semester, the late prof's replacement and a new group of students have to deal with a new batch of killings.
Cast
- Forbes Riley as Francine Forbes
- Ric Randig as Mark Hammond
- Dick Biel as Father Janson / Daniel Grayham
- Kathy LaCommare as Kathy Lacommare
- Laura Gold as Cynthia
Production
The original version of the movie was shot in 1981, and it clocked in at around 65 minutes. 13 minutes of additional scenes with students were filmed the next year to pad out the running time.
The filmmakers were originally told they'd have two weeks to shoot at Mercy College, but the school cut their time by a week, so many members of the crew wound up sleeping in the classrooms to ensure the film was finished. When students returned to school they were alarmed to find crew members cleaning up fake blood.
Critical reception
AllMovie criticized the film for its "bone-headed plotting" and "half-hearted execution".[1]
References
- ↑ Beldin, Fred. "Splatter University - Review - AllMovie". AllMovie. Retrieved 25 July 2012.