Splatter University

Splatter University
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Richard W. Haines
Screenplay by	Michael Cunningham Richard W. Haines John Elias Michalakis (as John Michaels)
Story by	Michael Cunningham Richard W. Haines John Elias Michalakis (as John Michaels)
Produced by	Richard W. Haines Miljan Peter Ilich
Starring	Forbes Riley (as Francine Forbes) Ric Randig Dick Biel Kathy LaCommare (as Kathy Lacommare) Laura Gold
Cinematography	Jim Grib
Edited by	Richard W. Haines
Music by	Christopher Burke (as Chris Burke)
Production company	Aquafilm
Distributed by	Troma Entertainment
Release date	13 July 1984
Running time	78 min.
Country	United States
Language	English

Splatter University is an American 1984 slasher film. It was distributed by Troma Entertainment.

Plot

A patient escapes from a mental hospital, killing one of his keepers and then stealing his uniform. Three years later, a teacher is working late and gets stabbed and killed by the same patient after he makes his way to the local college. Next semester, the late prof'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 / Daniel Grayham
• 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 pad out the running time.

The filmmakers were originally told they'd 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".

External links

• Splatter University at IMDb