
Graduation Day
The Class of ‘81 is running out of time!
Directed by Herb Freed
Produced by Troma Entertainment
A 1980s slasher film that uses a high school setting and masked killer to generate paranoia and body-count suspense among a group of teenagers and faculty.
After the death of a high school track star during a race, a mysterious killer in a fencing mask begins murdering her friends and teachers.
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Is Graduation Day scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 95% of films.
Is Graduation Day easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Does Graduation Day end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Graduation Day violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Graduation Day sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Graduation Day
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Graduation Day
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Graduation Day, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Graduation Day, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Graduation Day, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































