_**A diverting, inexpensive spoof of high school slasher films that doesn’t quite land comedically**_ Police officers—Pepper Martin and Maureen McCormick among them—discover the gruesome scene left behind after a slaughter at a high school where a movie is being filmed. The narrative then shifts to depict how those events unfolded. Featured in the cast are Lori Lethin, Brendan Hughes, Alex Rocco, Andy Romano, and Scott Jacoby. “Return to Horror High” (1987) offers an entertaining send-up of slasher movies, complete with a distinct feel from the mid-1980s—the hairstyles, fashion, and general atmosphere are all present—and it’s likely to appeal to people working in horror cinema because the plot centers around the production of a slasher film at the school. A young George Clooney appears for roughly 10 to 12 minutes during the opening segment. Lori Lethin also delivers a solid performance in three different roles. However, the movie doesn’t generate enough humor, and some of the jokes fall flat. The pacing slows down considerably in the middle portion as the two lead characters—Brendan Hughes and Lori Lethin—search the school; this section feels padded out. The low-budget quality also contributes to the overall impression. Despite these shortcomings, it remains a somewhat amusing, superficial satire from the mid-80s. The film’s length is 1 hour, 35 minutes, and filming took place at Clark Magnet High School in La Crescenta, California. GRADE: C-

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