"Return to Horror High" is a 1987 American comedy horror film directed by Bill Froehlich. The movie is a parody of slasher films and follows a film crew that returns to the site of a series of gruesome murders to make a movie about the events.
The story unfolds in a high school where a massacre took place years earlier. A film crew led by a director named Harry Sleerik (played by Alex Rocco) decides to shoot a movie based on the murders, hoping to capitalize on the sensational story. However, as they begin filming, they start to experience strange occurrences and mysterious deaths that mirror the events depicted in their screenplay.
As the body count rises, the line between fiction and reality blurs, and the film crew must confront the possibility that the killer may still be on the loose. Meanwhile, a detective named Milano (played by Vince Edwards) investigates the murders, uncovering dark secrets hidden within the school's walls.
"Return to Horror High" features a mix of horror and comedy, with tongue-in-cheek references to classic slasher films and the tropes of the genre. The movie includes elements of satire and metafiction, as it playfully subverts audience expectations while delivering thrills and laughs.
While "Return to Horror High" received mixed reviews upon its release, it has since gained a cult following among fans of horror-comedy and B-movies. The film is appreciated for its campy charm, inventive kills, and self-aware humor, making it a fun and entertaining watch for genre enthusiasts.