I Was a Teenage Zombie
A high-school student and a drug pusher land in a nuclear-wasted river and come out zombies.
Why it matters
A scrappy slice of ’80s low-budget splatter that mixes teen rebellion with undead contagion in a radioactive stew.
- A cult-classic entry in the “zombies-meet-high-school” subgenre, blending stoner comedy with gore effects that proudly wear their handmade charm.
- Practical gooeyness and cheesy effects by way of late-night VHS rental fodder—perfect for fans who love their zombie movies with a side of camp.
- An unpolished but earnest reflection of ’80s youth anxieties, with nuclear fallout as the era’s stand-in for societal decay and drug culture fears.
- Not for viewers seeking polished scares or subtlety, but a must-watch for aficionados of regional horror and offbeat undead flicks that embrace their B-movie DNA.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
14
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
0
Zombie
