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Zapped!

  • 19821982
  • ALAL
  • 1h 38min
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
6.7K
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Zapped! (1982)
A high school science nerd gains telekinetic powers after a laboratory accident and uses them for revenge upon bullies.
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A high school science nerd gains telekinetic powers after a laboratory accident and uses them for revenge upon bullies.A high school science nerd gains telekinetic powers after a laboratory accident and uses them for revenge upon bullies.A high school science nerd gains telekinetic powers after a laboratory accident and uses them for revenge upon bullies.

IMDb RATING
4.9/10
6.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert J. Rosenthal
  • Writers
    • Bruce Rubin
    • Robert J. Rosenthal
  • Stars
    • Scott Baio
    • Willie Aames
    • Robert Mandan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert J. Rosenthal
  • Writers
    • Bruce Rubin
    • Robert J. Rosenthal
  • Stars
    • Scott Baio
    • Willie Aames
    • Robert Mandan
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 58User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
    • 10Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

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    Trailer 1:48
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    Top cast

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    Scott Baio
    Scott Baio
    • Barney Springboroas Barney Springboro
    Willie Aames
    Willie Aames
    • Peyton Nicholsas Peyton Nichols
    Robert Mandan
    Robert Mandan
    • Walter J. Coolidgeas Walter J. Coolidge
    Felice Schachter
    Felice Schachter
    • Bernadetteas Bernadette
    Scatman Crothers
    Scatman Crothers
    • Dexter Jonesas Dexter Jones
    Roger Bowen
    Roger Bowen
    • Mr. Springboroas Mr. Springboro
    Mews Small
    Mews Small
    • Mrs. Springboroas Mrs. Springboro
    • (as Marya Small)
    Greg Bradford
    Greg Bradford
    • Robert Wolcottas Robert Wolcott
    Hilary Beane
    Hilary Beane
    • Corrine Updikeas Corrine Updike
    Sue Ane Langdon
    Sue Ane Langdon
    • Rose Burnhartas Rose Burnhart
    Heather Thomas
    Heather Thomas
    • Jane Mitchellas Jane Mitchell
    Hardy Keith
    • Roscoe Brownas Roscoe Brown
    Curt Ayers
    • Artas Art
    Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick
    • Gary Cooteras Gary Cooter
    Jennifer Chaplin
    • Melissa Grangeras Melissa Granger
    Irwin Keyes
    Irwin Keyes
    • 'Too Mean' Levineas 'Too Mean' Levine
    Hank Robinson
    Hank Robinson
    • Umpireas Umpire
    • (as Henry Ford Robinson)
    Dick Balduzzi
    Dick Balduzzi
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • Director
      • Robert J. Rosenthal
    • Writers
      • Bruce Rubin
      • Robert J. Rosenthal
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Barney Springboro and Peyton Nichols are fun-loving high school students working on a science project with white mice. When one of the mice begins to move food toward itself with out touching it, Barney finds he has accidentally discovered a formula for telekinetic powers. Now, how much trouble can a high school kid who can move things with just his mind get into? —John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • An A+ comedy that makes the grade!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • AL
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Following the box office success of Porky's (1981), parts of the film were refilmed to increase the amount of nudity and to intentionally earn an R-rating.
    • Goofs
      A body double was used in place of Heather Thomas' in the sweater popping scene. You can clearly see dark hair of the double over the front of her shoulders. Thomas is blonde.
    • Quotes

      Jane Mitchell: Look, whatever happened last night, I faked every bit of it.

      [Jane starts to walk off]

      Peyton Nichols: Jane!

      [She stops and looks back]

      Peyton Nichols: That's why it was so good.

    • Crazy credits
      A double was used for Miss Thomas in her nude scene and in the photograph. The closing credits declare that "a [body] double was used for Miss Thomas [Heather Thomas] in her nude scene and in the photograph" but the person who body doubled is not credited in the movie billings.
    • Alternate versions
      The movie was re-shot to add nudity to achieve an R rating, mostly the sex scene with Barney and Bernadette.
    • Connections
      Featured in Svengoolie: Zapped! (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Shoot the Moon
      Music by Charles Fox
      Lyrics by Stephen Geyer (as Steve Geyer)
      Performed by Plain Jane

    User reviews58

    Review
    Top review
    "I found your pepperoni - you bowl-legged son of a..."
    Zapped has only two redeeming values...the fact that it showcases the talents of the late, great Scatman Crothers (NOT a pinnacle of his career) and more importantly...the big screen debut of the lovely Miss Heather Thomas. Other than that, this movie is best watched after many, many beers...even then it may not be watchable. The story is a soft-core porno meets an ABC after-school special...lotsa boobs, extremely bad story-line, a "Star Trek" sequence that must be seen to be believed (or disbelieved!)...But somehow the 10 minutes that Heather Thomas graces the screen makes it all seem worthwhile...Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

    Skip the lame sequel at all costs! (Even Linda Blair doesn't save it!)

    As Scott Baio's father asks him: "Son, are you on dope?" - - you'd have to be to enjoy this one!
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    • evildead1978
    • Oct 7, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 23, 1984 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Wiz Kid
    • Filming locations
      • Six Flags Magic Mountain - 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Embassy Pictures
      • Apple/Rose Productions
      • Thunder Associates
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,897,768
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $823,548
      • Jul 25, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,897,768
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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