hellraiser7 Yeah, I'm a fan of Troma films, to me their the Mad Magazine of movies (in my book anyway); their not the kind of films you take seriously, they don't take themselves seriously. This film is my sixth favorite in my list of Troma movies. I remember discovering this film in the horror section seeing that VHS cover which is cool looking, of course I couldn't see the film because I was too young back then to rent it out and I couldn't stay up for "USA Up All Night", but now that I was old enough this film it was a pleasant surprise because like the radioactive waste going though the school it was contagious fun.I really like the premise which is absurd which makes it all the more funny, having a nuclear power plant built a mere few blocks from the high school; what idiot thought that was a good idea is any ones guess (same could be said about building plants in general). So yeah, the whole high school has unsafe written all over it as we see the plant has more leaks than a discount Yakut and is causing nasty side effects to some students.The effects are great really like the make up effects and design on the radioactive creature, that looks like something out of the "Swamp Thing" comic series; as well as the gore effects which are on par; like at the very beginning some random nerd mutates and burns out which was nasty but a cool effect all the same. Or even some scenes of body horror which are almost worth of the Croningburg films.However for me what really powers this film are in it's humor as well as music. The music in the film is great, it's one of my favorite movie tracks there are just a lot of memorable and fun songs; the theme is great it's one of my favorite themes and it's really catchy. The humor is also great both visual and verbal, there are a lot of memorable jokes and quotes.What's interesting is the fact that the main characters are really The Cretins whom are a mutant gang. Yeah, their villains that are true to their name, but their just a lot of fun and they have a lot of memorable lines and moments. Really like the look of them which just screams wild and crazy and wardrobe malfunction at the same time which is part of why their unique.Spike is my favorite character whom is the leader of the gang, this guy is a total jerk but funny all the same. Really like that punk rock wig and facial make up it's sort of true to the punk rocker style. He's pretty much a guy that just wants to get what he wants in the worst way possible by any means.Gonzo is another favorite, this guy is just a total animal from the facial rings he wears, wild behavior, and just the fact that he doesn't talk much but make some weird animalistic noises.Muffy is my third favorite, on a side note I actually had a crush on this actress shame she didn't do more; she is just a bad girl all the way which is what makes her all the more nuclear hot, what can I say I'm attracted to bad girls. From her outfit but mainly just her personal which is feisty and sizzling bad.There are just lots of funny memorable moments I'll say a few I like I certain fight scenes from a fight in the restroom which is decent, it's not like the battle from "The Warriors" but it worked all the same, the funny thing about that was the fact Spike stupidly keep punching the wall, but then again when you fight in limited space that can happen.Or one with a mutated Warren against some gang members which was solid as it delivered on the gore effects and had my favorite kill in the film where we see Warren bury his fist in the throat of a gang member which was jaw dropping, you gotta see it to believe it.But of course my favorite scene is the evacuation of the school itself which was really exciting and hilarious; yeah if I ever heard there was going to be a nuclear meltdown at the school I'd bolt like hell too. As well as the vandalism where the Cretins are just destroying the school, sort of reminded me of part of the climax of "Rock N' Roll High School" but that was a lot of fun because it's not like that idea of demolishing the school was never was in the back of our minds.However what I really like is despite all the craziness and the humor with it, this film is surprising very moral/thoughtful as it parodies and satires on real life issues like Nucular Power the irresponsible use of it and total disregard for safety. As well as other issues like drugs, STDs, and teen pregnancy and their dangerous consequences; and school violence.Class of Nuke Em High is an explosion of humorous lunacy.Rating: 3 stars

Marcel The Great Reviewer When I first watched this movie, I was probably ten years old. My next door neighbor convinced his Mom to rent it for us, telling her it was just a harmless comedy. Boy was that putting it mildly. When I look back on my memory of the first time watching this, the thing that springs to mind is the catchy theme song. I mean it was gold compared to most movie tie-in music. The fact that they crammed the premise of the movie into a cheesy 80's rock song baffles and delights me to this day. The only other thing I remembered about the movie was boobs, and the hilarious grade F student Gonzo.Well fast forward almost 30 years later and watching Nuke Em High again was like seeing a familiar friend after they had moved back into town after being away for so many decades. It is honestly one of the best of the bad cheesy horror/comedies from the 80's. The characters are almost cartoonish in their mannerisms and you can almost smell the toxic waste oozing from the school's campus. Within the first few minutes a student named Dewey goes Zombie on his peers after drinking green water from the water fountain. After he jumps out of a balcony window to his death, the movie's first of many one liners jabs you with wit; "Well that's one way to get out of class". Warren Brandt, played by Gilbert Brenton, plays the token jock protagonist. Of course he has a hot girlfriend named Chrissy, played by the lovely and overlooked Janelle Brady. His wacky but likable friends round out the cast. The rivals of Warren's crew are known as "The Cretins", and they consist of names like Gonzo, Spike and Taru. This gang of punk rockers love to beat up the preps and sell pot that was grown at the nuclear power-plant right behind the school.Needless to say, the radioactive cannabis makes some students go nuts, and Chrissy gives oral birth to a turd-shaped critter into a school toilet. The creature mutates and becomes a serious health hazard to students and faculty alike. Without going into too much detail, let's just say this monster of sticky proportions ends up bringing down the house in a nuclear meltdown that brings summer vacation to the kids a little earlier than expected. This movie creates a great sense of anarchy, with scenes that are reminiscent of early horror flicks. The fact that there is a frickin' Nuclear Powerplant behind the school creates a constant feeling of suspense. If you are a fan of any other Lloyd Kaufman directed Troma films, then this will surely be at the top of your list of faves. Tromeo and Juliet, The Toxic Avenger and Class of Nuke Em high are all the best of the worst horror films and they don't pretend to be anything but. If you have no idea what a Troma film is, then you will probably want to stay very far away.

trashgang Yes I know, it have been taken until now to watch this 24 year old Troma flick. I don't have to say a lot about it, the effects are cheap, the creature is never scary, the score is by some cheap bands and some sounds are clearly done with the hype of the eighties, the Korg M1. For me it's a bit like class of 1984 with some humor in it. The movie is dated but if you are in for a good laugh on a Saturday night when the ladies are gone, then this is a good choice. There is a bit of everything in it, some cheap gore but somehow it works, luckily there is no stop motion what would there this flick into a turkey. It is Troma, and you know what that means.

lordzedd-3 Okay, like everything that comes from Troma, this is not for the faint of heart and if you don't like senseless violence in your movies then steer clear of CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH. I think they go over the top on certain things in these movies and it can get in the way of the story. The creature effects are impressive considering it's 1986. The story is a tad strange and the acting is over the top at places. But it's also a comedy, so the over the top acting and effects might be part of the dark humor. All and all an entertaining movie and the sequels are good in their own right, they also have their own flaws, but I will get to them when the time comes. I give the first and best CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH 9 STARS.