I remember watching this with my sibs when we were kids. I was about 8 or 9 when HBO aired it on Fri/Sat. night at 8. Of course mom was there. The 80s pushed out some really great movies. This movie was a little scary to me then but i didn't want to stop watching. My 10 year old today finds this movie fascinating. She hooted everytime the teacher & kids bested the bad guys. Thanks for posting this RetroBoy!
coventrygardens, No they didn't wear masks, however they raped the teacher in front of the students, left a ransom note on the blackboard stating if they didn't get what they wanted (money) they'd kill two kids per day. Then put them in a bus, drove the bus into a hole in the ground (theat they purposly dug) and dragged a large peice of sheet metal over the hole, put sand on top of the metal so it resembeled th ground. You can read the story in "The Australian Crime File", by Paul B. Kidd.
@johnomcdonnell i've heard that it's based on a true story, but surely the actual kidnappers wouldn't have worn those kinds of masks. if i got kidnapped by someone wearing that kind of mask, i'd likely start giggling, especially if it happened when i was a kid like those in the film. imagine getting snatched by a duck and a mouse and a cat and whatever the heck that other thing was. i guess it was a troll or santa clause or old man winter. oh, some might call it "father christmas', but i don't.
Whats the go with this movie? The collectors edition is available on tv.... every freakin night on channel 9 after 10:30 pm the tv ads start...... not sure why anyone would want to buy this old flick and why it deserves 50 million tv ads......
My mom and I watched this movie together twice when I was a kid. We loved it. For some reason I always remembered the title but could never find it. Thank you.
I have been trying to find this movie since 1985. I didnt know the name of it but always wondered if I could find this. I saw it when I was little on super channel I think when i was playing hooky from school.. Thank you
Is there a part 4,5 and six to go along with your 1 2 & 3??? I used to get terrible night mares from this movie and only recenty decided to find it and rewatch it. Your help would be greatly appreciated, Cheers
holy shit i saw this movie when i was about 4 or 5 yrs old my dad had recorded it off of tv and i found the old tape i couldn't remember the name thanks i just ordered the dvd off amazon its crazy this movie has been stuck in my head for over ten years it will be nice to watch it again THANK YOU
I remember watching this with my sibs when we were kids. I was about 8 or 9 when HBO aired it on Fri/Sat. night at 8. Of course mom was there. The 80s pushed out some really great movies. This movie was a little scary to me then but i didn't want to stop watching. My 10 year old today finds this movie fascinating. She hooted everytime the teacher & kids bested the bad guys. Thanks for posting this RetroBoy!
t2shorty 1 day ago
coventrygardens, No they didn't wear masks, however they raped the teacher in front of the students, left a ransom note on the blackboard stating if they didn't get what they wanted (money) they'd kill two kids per day. Then put them in a bus, drove the bus into a hole in the ground (theat they purposly dug) and dragged a large peice of sheet metal over the hole, put sand on top of the metal so it resembeled th ground. You can read the story in "The Australian Crime File", by Paul B. Kidd.
johnomcdonnell 2 months ago
kocham ten film !! i love this movie !
klaudia09mp 3 months ago
Movie didn't take long to get going. I'm digging this.
TheMikeyX 3 months ago
Shocking that this story is true, based on the true events of the "Farriday School Kidnapping"
johnomcdonnell 4 months ago
@johnomcdonnell i've heard that it's based on a true story, but surely the actual kidnappers wouldn't have worn those kinds of masks. if i got kidnapped by someone wearing that kind of mask, i'd likely start giggling, especially if it happened when i was a kid like those in the film. imagine getting snatched by a duck and a mouse and a cat and whatever the heck that other thing was. i guess it was a troll or santa clause or old man winter. oh, some might call it "father christmas', but i don't.
coventrygardens 2 months ago
Thankyou we watched this in school and i loved it the book was good 2 ty :D
spie4eva94 5 months ago
Wow!! Been wanting to see this for years. I remember it as a little kid. Thanks for posting!! Hope its still as good as it was then.
whiteboy2480 5 months ago
Thank you for this! It reminds me of my childhood. My best friend and I love this movie. I have it on VHS still from when we were kids!!
santinosmom 6 months ago
I was four years old when this movie was made ! phew, we don't get younger, but it brought back lots of memories...thanks man
dega723 6 months ago
Whats the go with this movie? The collectors edition is available on tv.... every freakin night on channel 9 after 10:30 pm the tv ads start...... not sure why anyone would want to buy this old flick and why it deserves 50 million tv ads......
mathew200000 6 months ago
My mom and I watched this movie together twice when I was a kid. We loved it. For some reason I always remembered the title but could never find it. Thank you.
flyoverjoe 7 months ago
I loved this as a little boy.
ChainsawCock 8 months ago
Made in Australia.
madmick8 8 months ago
Do you know where this was filmed mate?
adelaidecrowsrdabest 9 months ago
I have been trying to find this movie since 1985. I didnt know the name of it but always wondered if I could find this. I saw it when I was little on super channel I think when i was playing hooky from school.. Thank you
ty1977 10 months ago
you shouldve included the HBO In Space open before the movie. Good clip otherwise
elterrible2007 10 months ago
THANK YOU THANK YOU for this movie!
memories of childwhood
xxxxx
Abiroll 10 months ago
Great movie!
talon115 10 months ago
freezes to much but i always looked for this movie...childhood memories...& HELL YEA THOSE GUYS WERE SCARY AS HELL WITH THEM MASK
nickydeelite1 1 year ago
Is there a part 4,5 and six to go along with your 1 2 & 3??? I used to get terrible night mares from this movie and only recenty decided to find it and rewatch it. Your help would be greatly appreciated, Cheers
Funkdelicious 1 year ago 2
@Funkdelicious over the coming days. trying to find time after work each night. thx for tuning in!
RetroBoyWontDie 1 year ago 2
holy shit i saw this movie when i was about 4 or 5 yrs old my dad had recorded it off of tv and i found the old tape i couldn't remember the name thanks i just ordered the dvd off amazon its crazy this movie has been stuck in my head for over ten years it will be nice to watch it again THANK YOU
CultOfKingsTV 1 year ago