Rock ’n’ Roll High School • Member Bonus

Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979) emerged from Roger Corman’s desire to tap into the teen movie craze following the success of Grease. Originally conceived as “Disco High,” the project evolved when director Allan Arkush convinced Corman to feature punk rock instead, ultimately landing The Ramones as the film’s musical stars. With a modest budget of $200,000, Arkush (with uncredited help from Joe Dante) crafted a frenetic comedy that would become a beloved cult classic. Join us—Pete Wright and Andy Nelson—as we continue the Roger Corman series with a conversation about Rock ‘n’ Roll High School.

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