@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
This zany send-up of teen slasher flicks features a maniacal psycho known as the Breather, who stalks –and murders– promiscuous students at a suburban high school. The fanatical killer's unusual weapons include paper clips, blackboard erasers and eggplants.
Quick Stats
5.2
TMDB Rating
117
Votes
1h 26m
Runtime
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Budget
$5.2M
Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorMickey Rose
WriterMickey Rose
CinematographyRobert Ebinger
ComposerGene Hobson
EditorRuth Hope
Production DesignDonald B. Nunley
Produced by
Paramount Pictures
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Kristen Riter
Toby Badger
Matthew Goldsby
Hardy
Joe Flood
Mr. Dumpkin
Mimi Weddell
Miss Mumsley
J
Joe Talarowski
Principal Peters
C
Carl Jacobs
Dr. Sigmund
Oscar James
Football Coach
R
Robyn Flanery
Joan
J
Janice E. O'Malley
Nurse Krud
P
Peggy Cooper
Ms. Van Dyke
K
Kevin Mannis
Scott
S
Sara Eckhardt
Patti
B
Brian Batytis
Wheels
Cullen G. Chambers
Charles Ray
J
Joan Browning Jacobs
Mrs. Hummers
