The 1973 movie, “Horror High,” unfolds around a reserved and bright science student. This student turns into a dangerous being after being forced to ingest an experimental drug he created. The film stars Pat Cardi as Vernon Potts, Austin Stoker as Lieutenant Bozeman, and Rosie Holotik as Robin Jones. The movie will interest you not just for its plot but also for its filming locations and other intriguing onstage and backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Horror High” was shot at various filming locations. Principal scenes were filmed at the heart of Texas, at 5400 Vickery at Glencoe, Dallas, and in the city of Irving. The filming stretched from April 15, 1973, to May 2, 1973.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pat Cardi | Vernon Potts |
| Austin Stoker | Lieutenant Bozeman |
| Rosie Holotik | Robin Jones |
| John Niland | Coach McCall |
| Jeff Alexander | Mr. Griggs |
| Mike McHenry | Roger Davis |
| Nick Felix | Mr. Henshaw |
| Michelle Falerne | Girl-Student |
| Laura Williamson | Nurse |
| Charles Mann | School Principal |
| Abner Haynes | Assistant Coach |
| Steve Kidwell | Assistant Coach |
| Campbell Thomas | Narrator |
| Chuck Beatty | Policeman |
| Calvin Hill | Policeman |
| D.D. Lewis | Policeman |
| Joe Greene | Coach’s Buddy / Policeman |
| Craig Morton | Policeman |
| Robert R. Reedy | Policeman |
Trivia and Facts
- The police characters in the film were played by players from the Dallas Cowboys football team. Names like Craig Morton, D.D. Lewis, Bill Truax, and Calvin Hill, who is the father of NBA all-star Grant Hill, featured in the film.
- The movie was retitled ‘Kiss the Teacher, Goodbye’ when Crown International Pictures re-released it theatrically in 1976. It was also known by different titles in other countries such as ‘L’Ange meurtrier’ in France and ‘Werwolf Massaker’ in Germany.
- The entire film was shot on a modest budget of $67,000.
- The movie runs for a duration of 85 minutes and was filmed in color.
- The storyline centers around the transformation of the main character’s pet guinea pig into a monster due to a chemical experiment, leading to a killing spree.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 5400 Vickery at Glencoe, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.8221421
- Longitude: -96.7772706
- Place ID: ChIJnWUM9DufToYRgJiCBIpOn38
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 5400 Vickery Blvd, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Irving, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 32.8140177
- Longitude: -96.9488945
- Place ID: ChIJj_UJHVyCToYRCfOHhlZvMDw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Irving, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
