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January 9, 1987 - Return to Horror High Premiered in the U.S.

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On this day, January 9, 1987, Return to Horror High premiered in the United States with a limited release. This horror-comedy film combined slasher tropes with satirical humor, making it a unique entry in the genre. Directed by Bill Froehlich, the film featured a cast that included a young George Clooney in one of his early roles, along with Lori Lethin, Vince Edwards, and Brendan Hughes.

The movie tells the story of a film crew shooting a slasher film at a high school where real murders had taken place years earlier. As the production progresses, members of the crew begin disappearing in mysterious and gruesome ways, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.

Despite its limited box office success, Return to Horror High has gained a cult following over the years for its self-aware humor and unique approach to the slasher genre.

Fun Fact: George Clooney plays an actor in the film who meets an early demise—an ironic twist considering his later success as a Hollywood superstar.

Have you seen Return to Horror High? How do you think it compares to other horror-comedies of the 80s?
 
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