# Zapped! (1982)

> A mischievous high-school science experiment gives Barney Springboro telekinetic powers and plenty of opportunities for adolescent chaos.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14091

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Robert J. Rosenthal
- Cast: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Robert Mandan, Felice Schachter, Scatman Crothers, Roger Bowen, Mews Small, Greg Bradford
- TMDB rating: 5.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084945/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: irreverent, raunchy, juvenile, nostalgic 1980s movie night, cult comedy viewing

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- [Zapped Again! (1990)](https://ember.film/movie/37382)
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- [Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever (1991)](https://ember.film/movie/21668)

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