This movie was not made in 1992 or 1991. I saw it in 1988, under the title Frat Fright, so I don't know why it's being advertised as a 1992 movie. Sam Rockwell, who starred in Clownhouse in 1987, looks exactly the same, so that tells you the movie is from 1988. Good low budget horror flick that could do without the 'humor' from the evil monk. Otherwise, well done considering most of the actors are unknowns.Happy Hell Night is not a title that should have been chosen, in my opinion. Hell Night(1981) starring Linda Blair had already claimed that title. Why Frat Fright didn't remain the title is beyond me. It has more of a horror feel to it.

Like probably many others, I picked up the DVD of this due to top-billed Darren McGavin, who must've picked up a nice paycheck for a couple days work; he appears in the pic for a total of about 10 minutes in 3 or 4 scenes. The killer, in this case, is a demon-possessed priest or something. Like with much of the story, such plot points are clumsy and confused. There are many instances, such as at the supposed asylum, where the killer is sort of locked up, that the viewer needs to just let it go without asking too many questions. Is everyone who manages the asylum in on the fact that this is a demon? The door to the demon's room is barred by a cross - is this standard procedure for an asylum? None of this stuff is thought out.The pic is obviously very low budget and it shows in the clumsy direction, editing & actors who are either in their first roles or just amateurs. You do see Sam Rockwell ("Confessions of a Dangerous Mind") in a small early role, playing a younger version of the McGavin character. The strong points to the pic is a sometimes wicked sense of humor to the horror and killings, and the visual appearance of the killer, who is truly creepy to behold. His voice is also well done, as if beyond the grave.

Amateurish direction, bad acting and a weak script are the best parts of this awful movie. Plot holes, inadequate character motivations, choppy editing and an overall lack of film-making skills. One often wonders who lets these people direct movies. I suppose this is one of those movies financed by a rich relative. It is just typical of the phrase "They'll let anybody direct a movie these days."I watched this because I'm a big Darren McGavin fan. Too bad he didn't end his career with his stellar turn in "The Natural" instead of taking this home movie as a job.

"Happy Hell Night" is a typical slasher film filled with gore and gratuitous nudity.There are several creepy,suspenseful moments,and the killer Zachary Malius(Charles Cragin)looks really scary.The characters are one-dimensional,the acting is terrible and there are some huge lapses in logic.Still the film is enjoyable to watch and offers some gory deaths including throat slashing,numerous stabbings etc.Overall it's a pretty good slasher,so if you like horror movies give this one a look.Recommended!