Virginia Madsen portrays Andrea, a high school student who receives a scholarship to an elite boarding school historically reserved for boys. After saying goodbye to her boyfriend Barry (James Wilder), she moves in with her free-spirited roommate Suzi (Sherilyn Fenn). Soon after, Andrea develops feelings for a young and charming biology teacher, who makes an awkward advance toward her. When Barry learns about this, he becomes upset—the movie takes its time establishing the basic situation. Over time, various friends of Andrea's undergo changes. The senator’s son, initially wanting to drop out of school, unexpectedly transforms into a top student. All the boys begin dressing identically and reciting facts from textbooks, seemingly devoid of emotion or feeling. Andrea discovers that her attractive biology teacher, Philo (Richard Cox), is obsessed with brains and uncovers his sinister scheme. Even with Virginia Madsen and Sherilyn Fenn in the cast—actresses who have demonstrated greater potential elsewhere—they are given very little to work with here. Madsen, twenty-four years old at the time of filming, doesn’t convincingly portray a high school student. The zombies themselves aren't particularly frightening; they simply appear somewhat pale and unremarkable. "Zombie High" is something of a misleading title, though “Brainwashed High” probably wouldn’t have had quite the same impact. One odd moment shows “zombie” students dancing slowly at a school dance while still being able to run quickly across the campus after Barry and Andrea—are they shuffling like in a Romero film or sprinting like athletes in "Chariots of Fire"? The movie doesn't hide what’s occurring within the infirmary, which is disappointing. Revealing the secrets too early completely eliminates any sense of suspense. There isn’t anything genuinely frightening about it. While the production boasts impressive sets and an abundance of eerie blue lighting, these elements are undermined because the audience already knows exactly what will happen at the start of each scene. Ultimately, what remains is a lengthy ninety-one minute film accompanied by dreadful pop music. The closing credits feature a song called "Kiss My Butt." If I had to express a wish regarding “Zombie High,” it would be that those responsible for it receive something similar.

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