Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection
Class of Nuke 'Em High, also known as Atomic High School, is a 1986 American science fiction comedy horror film made by cult classic B-movie production group Troma Entertainment. It was directed by Richard W. Haines and Lloyd Kaufman under the pseudonym Samuel Weil. The film spawned two unsuccessful sequels, 1991's Class of Nuke 'Em High 2: Subhumanoid Meltdown and 1994's Class of Nuke 'Em High 3: The Good, the Bad and the Subhumanoid. A fourth movie was announced in 2000, but it never got past the pre-production stage. The sequels were not directed by either Lloyd Kaufman or Michael Herz, but were produced by them. They were more comedic than violent and had good production values despite the low budget. It was announced that Lloyd Kaufman would direct the fourth installment of the series called Return to Class of Nuke 'Em High Vol.1 and Vol.2. On September 27, 2012 a trailer for Return to the Class of Nuke 'Em High was released. The film was released on April 7, 2013.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection has evolved significantly over a span of -5 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 5.4/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.4. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2 standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Class of Nuke 'Em High
The pupils at a high school next to a nuclear power plant start acting and looking strange after buying contaminated drugs from a plant worker....
Class of Nuke 'Em High 2: Subhumanoid Meltdown
At the Tromaville Institute of Technology's nuclear plant, Prof. Holt has perfected "subhumanoids": living beings without emotions who perform menial tasks. Whe...
Class of Nuke 'Em High 3: The Good, the Bad and the Subhumanoid
It's the final chapter in the cult classic Class of Nuke'Em High Trilogy, and this time the fate of Tromaville hangs in the balance! Following the destruction o...
Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1
Return to the Class of Nuke 'Em High follows a young couple that are up against the school glee club. Unfortunately, the glee club has mutated into a gang calle...
Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2
Following the events of Volume 1, the mutated glee club continue their violent rampage in Tromaville. Chrissy and Lauren, two innocent lesbian lovers, must fig...
Common Questions about Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection
How many movies are in the Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection?
There are currently 5 movies in the Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection, starting from Class of Nuke 'Em High 2: Subhumanoid Meltdown to the latest release, Class of Nuke 'Em High.
What is the best order to watch the Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection?
The best way to watch the Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection is usually in release order: starting with Class of Nuke 'Em High 2: Subhumanoid Meltdown and ending with Class of Nuke 'Em High. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Class of Nuke 'Em High Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Return to... Return to Nuke 'Em High aka Vol. 2 in this franchise.