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A van full of schoolgirls, a junkyard sleepover, and a killer with a pitchfork—class dismissed.

SCREAM BLOODY MURDER

2003 · 1h 28m · R · Comedy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

In this horror spoof, the girls from Cherry Mount Academy are on their way to a dance at a nearby all-boys school when the van they're riding in breaks down. With no other choice but to spend the night at their tow truck driver's junkyard, the girls soon find themselves at the mercy of a cold-blooded killer.

Quick Answer

What is Scream Bloody Murder about?

Scream Bloody Murder is a 2003 American comedy-horror film directed by Jon Hoffman about a group of girls from Cherry Mount Academy who, after their van breaks down, are forced to spend the night in a junkyard where they are stalked by a killer.

Programmer's Pick

Scream Bloody Murder gleefully ransacks the slasher playbook, swapping gravitas for gasoline and miniskirted mayhem. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a horror spoof throws a busload of schoolgirls into a junkyard with a killer on the prowl, this is your answer. You’ll never look at a tow truck—or a pitchfork—the same way again.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Scream Bloody Murder plants its tongue firmly in cheek, delivering a horror spoof set in the world of Cherry Mount Academy’s schoolgirls. When their trip to a neighboring all-boys school dance takes a nosedive—thanks to a busted van—they’re stranded for the night in a tow truck driver’s junkyard. What starts as a forced slumber party quickly unravels as the girls realize they’re not alone: an unknown, cold-blooded killer is on the loose. With its blend of horror and comedy, the film pokes fun at classic slasher setups while serving up a parade of over-the-top characters, from ditzes to teachers and red herrings aplenty. Expect high camp, sly genre winks, and a night none of these schoolgirls will forget.

Details & Specs

Director
Jon Hoffman
Writers
Jon Hoffman, Dave Rock
Release
2003
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Horror

Why Cult

Junkyard Slasher Setting

The action unfolds in a tow truck driver’s junkyard, a far cry from the usual summer camp or suburban street, adding industrial grit and fresh hazards to the mayhem.

Schoolgirl Horror Spoof

Cherry Mount Academy’s schoolgirls bring uniformed mischief, turning slasher tropes upside down with sly comedy and genre-savvy antics.

Killer with a Pitchfork

A mysterious killer armed with a pitchfork stalks the stranded teens, delivering classic slasher suspense with a satirical twist.

Red Herrings & Whodunit

Packed with red herrings and a whodunit structure, the film keeps both victims and viewers guessing who the real threat is.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Van breakdown strands schoolgirls

Threat

Cold-blooded killer in the junkyard

Effect

Targets and stalks the stranded girls

Setting

Tow truck junkyard

Questions from the Vault

When was Scream Bloody Murder released? +

Scream Bloody Murder was released in 2003.

Who directed Scream Bloody Murder? +

Scream Bloody Murder was directed by Jon Hoffman.

How long is Scream Bloody Murder? +

Scream Bloody Murder has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is Scream Bloody Murder? +

Scream Bloody Murder is a comedy-horror film.

Where can I watch Scream Bloody Murder? +

Scream Bloody Murder is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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