Night School (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1981, Night School is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Ken Hughes, running about 88 minutes. “A is for Apple, B is for Bed, C is for Co-ed, D is for Dead and F is for Failing to keep your Head!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Boston police detective investigates a series of gruesome decapitations of various college coeds, committed by a helmeted, black-leather clad serial killer.
Who’s in it. Night School stars Leonard Mann as Lt. Judd Austin, Rachel Ward as Eleanor Adjai, Drew Snyder as Vincent Millett and Joseph R. Sicari as Taj, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Night School has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night School page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night School tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night School (1981)?
- In US, Night School is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night School worth watching?
- Night School holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night School?
- Night School stars Leonard Mann, Rachel Ward, Drew Snyder, Joseph R. Sicari and Nicholas Cairis.
- When was Night School released?
- Night School was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.