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Final Exam

1981Movie1 h 30 minR

Horror
25
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes13%17%

A terrifying, tense horror movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or uplift.

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Story

Some may pass the test… God help the rest.

In a small college in North Carolina, only a select few students are left to take mid terms. But, when a killer strikes, it could be everyone's final exam.

Feels like

  • 1980s Slasher
  • College Campus Setting
  • Mystery Intrigue
  • Tension and Suspense
  • Graphic Violence
  • Final Girl Trope
  • Low Budget Horror
  • Formulaic Plot
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Jimmy Huston
Written by
Jimmy Huston
Produced by
Myron Meisel, John L. Chambliss
Music by
Gary S. Scott

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Facts

June 5, 1981 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
June 5, 1981
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$374,000
Box office
$3 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Politically Incorrect Villain, Final Girl, Wacky Fratboy Hijinx +9

  • Politically Incorrect Villain
  • Final Girl
  • Wacky Fratboy Hijinx
  • Novelization
  • Generic Doomsday Villain
  • The Un-Reveal
  • Developing Doomed Characters
  • Cacophony Cover-Up
  • Horror Doesn't Settle for Simple Tuesday
  • Big Bad
  • Shout-Out
  • Tempting Fate

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Final Exam?"

Questions about Final Exam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Final Exam?

Philo

In the United States, Final Exam streams on Philo. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Final Exam worth watching?

25
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25 (IMDb 4.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 13%). Audiences rate it higher (32 out of 100) than critics (13).

Will Final Exam scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Can I half-watch Final Exam?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.