Woodyanders Nerdy high school science whiz Barney Springboro (a likable performance by Scott Baio) acquires telekinetic powers after being exposed to an experimental batch of premium grade marijuana. Barney uses his newfound abilities to create all kinds of comically wild havoc which includes helping his hip, wealthy best friend Payton (a winningly breezy turn by Willie Aames) hook up with snarky, yet desirable cheerleader Jane Mitchell (a delightfully bitchy portrayal by Heather Thomas). Director/co-writer Robert J. Rosenthal relates the amusingly silly story at a constant snappy pace, does a solid job of maintaining a light and breezy tone throughout, and tosses in an entertainingly nonstop barrage of admittedly dumb, but still funny lowbrow humor. An inspired send-up of "Star Trek" rates as one definite gut-busting highlight. The prom dance climax which cheerfully parodies the conclusion of "Carrie" likewise hits the sidesplitting spot. The lively and engaging acting from a game cast qualifies as a major plus: the adorable Felice Schachter as sweet school newspaper reporter geek Bernadette, Robert Mandan as pompous principal Walter J. Coolidge, Scatman Crothers as cranky baseball coach Dexter Jones, Greg Bradford as jerky college preppie Robert Wolcott, Sue Ane Langdon as ditsy English teacher Rose Burnhart, and Hilary Beane as sexy secretary Corinne Updike. Roger Bowen and Mews Small are hilarious as Barney's uptight and overbearing ultra-conservative parents. Eddie Deezen has a small role in one of his standard dweeb parts. The gorgeous Jewel Shepard pops up (and out) for a brief, but nice topless scene. Daniel Pearl's slick cinematography gives the picture an attractive polished look. The bouncy soundtrack, the endearingly chintzy (less than) special effects, and several vintage cornball early 80's musical montage sequences all further add to the infectiously goofy merriment. An absolute hoot.

hman3624 I think after seeing this movie it wasn't the best acting but the plot was good and the final prom scene was worth waiting for. I especially liked the friendship of Barney Springboro, played by Scott Baio and Payton Nichols, played by Willie Ames. The sexy co-ed, Jane, played by Heather Thomas was as fine as a high school girl could be, she was snobbish and you just wanted her to really get embarrassed in the end. I just knew she had to have something interesting happen to her and low and behold it did in the prom sequence. Jane had her pink, strapless gown pulled right off her through Barney's telekinetic power leaving her in only pink matching panties, garter-belt, stockings and heels for the whole school to see. As she discovered her predicament she screamed and quickly ran off only to have Payton chase after her to try to grab her panties. Then what happened next was unbelievable, Barney got carried away, opened the gym door blowing up a stiff breeze which started to tear off everyone's clothes who were in the vicinity. Girls had their dresses ripped off them as they were down to their bras and panties. One lovely blond was shown in just a white lace g-string panty with her breasts covered by nothing but her hands. Another girl up on stage dancing, had her flirty dress blow freely in the breeze, ala Marilyn Monroe, then had it fly off her leaving her in just her white bikini panties. Still more girls were running around showing their assets in skimpy bras and panties trying hard to cover-up while guys were pursuing them. All in all it was a unique but sexy ending to a cute show and had me thinking I wished I'd have been at that prom!

michaelscardillo It really brings me back to when I was growing up. The music, the acting it was all a lot of fun! Scott Baio was and still is a great actor. Appearing in Happy Days, Zapped and many more show, not to mention Charles in charge. I remember growing up, it was a part of my day. I guess I look apon those days with a fondness a more easy time. More about fun and less about serious issues. Everything today is Blood Gore and Violence, I liked the simpler films, the feel good movies once in a while. Zapped is exactly one of those films. Felice Schachter was another of those wholesome actresses that you loved to watch. Cute, Smart and funny. That real "girl next door" vibe. Willie Aames great to watch also, kinda like your buddy who knew how to get things done. I may not be a writer, but I know what I like. This is a very UNDERRATED film and deserves A lot more credit! Zapped RULES!

evildead1978 Zapped has only two redeeming values...the fact that it showcases the talents of the late, great Scatman Crothers (NOT a pinnacle of his career) and more importantly...the big screen debut of the lovely Miss Heather Thomas. Other than that, this movie is best watched after many, many beers...even then it may not be watchable. The story is a soft-core porno meets an ABC after-school special...lotsa boobs, extremely bad story-line, a "Star Trek" sequence that must be seen to be believed (or disbelieved!)...But somehow the 10 minutes that Heather Thomas graces the screen makes it all seem worthwhile...HmmmmmmmmmmmmSkip the lame sequel at all costs! (Even Linda Blair doesn't save it!)As Scott Baio's father asks him: "Son, are you on dope?" - - you'd have to be to enjoy this one!