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Final Exam 1981

“Some may pass the test… God help the rest.”

Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Director
Jimmy Huston
Networks
Motion Picture Marketing (MPM), Peninsula Management Productions
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 130 votes R Horror Released
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What is Final Exam?

Topic: Film "Final Exam" (1981). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.

Type
Film
Year
1981
Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Release date
Jun 5, 1981
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Motion Picture Marketing (MPM), Peninsula Management Productions
Budget
$374,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Genres
Horror
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 130 votes
Episode runtime
~90 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Motion Picture Marketing (MPM), Peninsula Management Productions
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Topic: Film "Final Exam" (1981).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Source [1]:
Title: Final Exam (1981)
Rating: R
Release Date: 06/05/1981 (US)
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 1h 30m
Synopsis: 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.
Source [2]:
Title: Final Exam (1981 film)
Type: American slasher film
Writer/Director: Jimmy Huston
Stars: Cecile Bagdadi and Joel S. Rice
Plot: A nameless killer stalks the remaining group of students left on a college campus days before the beginning of summer vacation.
Filming locations: North Carolina and South Carolina.
Source [3]:
Irrelevant (mentions a 2013 video game

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“A gripping exploration of horror that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is Final Exam worth watching?

Final Exam holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 130 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Final Exam and when was it released?

Final Exam is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.

Who directed Final Exam?

Final Exam was directed by Jimmy Huston.

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