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Splatter University
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Wikipedia article
'Splatter University' is a 1982 American slasher film directed by Richard W. Haines. It was distributed by Troma Entertainment.
Plot
A patient escapes from a mental hospital, killing one of his keepers and stealing his uniform. Three years later, a teacher works late and gets stabbed and killed by the same patient after making his way to the local college. Next semester, the late professor's replacement and a new group of students have to deal with a new batch of killings.
Cast
* Forbes Riley (as Francine Forbes) as Julie Parker
* Ric Randig as Mark Hammond
* Dick Biel as Father Janson
* 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 increase the running time.
The filmmakers were originally told they would 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". In its review, Horror DNA said the film is "pretty forgettable except for a surprise twist ending that still holds up well today".
References
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