From Troma comes “Class Of Nuke ‘Em High”. It’s pretty much the same sort of thing as the “Toxic Avenger” films with vulgar gags, over the top violence and plenty of nudity. This is an absurd film from beginning to end and it just goes all the way with its crazy vision. A movie like this has no filter on the creativity.
Tromaville’s nuclear power plant is not exactly a place that meets health and safety requirements so it’s no surprise when the local high school, which is located less than half a mile away, gets contaminated. Watch the wild and wacky ways the toxic waste plays havoc with the students.
As you have probably guessed by now, all the characters are exaggerated with cheesy performances. It works because that is clearly what the filmmakers are going for. We have the popular boy and girl, who are the main characters. Also, we have the drug dealing punks and we have the nerds. We also get the boss at the nuclear plant that is adamant that any strange goings-on having nothing to do with his facility. There’s also a toxic mutant creature that gets created. It looks ridiculous but terrific nonetheless.
“Class Of Nuke ‘Em High” does not take itself seriously in the slightest. It’s got mutant babies, toxic gunge, a nuclear joint and tons of other insane stuff. It’s not a great movie or anything like that but it is definitely entertaining; it comes across like “Animal House” meets “Re-Animator”. Unless you are somebody who refuses to watch goofy films, I’d recommend that you give this one a go. I probably preferred the first “Toxic Avenger” film but this is not far behind. If you have not seen any other Troma films then this is perfectly suitable place to start.