Added to Plex on Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024 Herrington High’s students face a chilling realization: their teachers are being controlled by aliens. This discovery leads to a harrowing battle for survival, centered around a group of students who, despite their differences, must unite to thwart the extraterrestrial threat. With their school as the battleground, these unlikely heroes embark on a desperate quest to save humanity from an alien invasion, uncovering shocking truths and testing the limits of their courage and ingenuity.
Length: 1h 44m
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
This Title is: An intense and thrilling ride through a high school turned battleground for humanity’s survival against a sinister alien threat.
The Faculty is New on Plex in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Jordana Brewster
- Clea DuVall
- Laura Harris
- Josh Hartnett
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
Content warnings include violence, drug use, and some sexual references.
Trivia
- Originally, the script for “The Faculty” circulated without buyers until the success of “Scream” spurred Miramax to purchase and rush it into production.
- The movie was shot in various locations across Texas, including Austin and Dallas.
- The soundtrack features a mix of alternative and industrial rock, with contributions from various artists, enhancing the film’s edgy and suspenseful atmosphere.
Our Review
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“The Faculty” crafts a suspenseful and entertaining narrative that combines classic sci-fi horror elements with the angst and dynamics of high school life. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and penned by Kevin Williamson, the movie delivers on its promise of a thrilling ride, though it doesn’t stray far from the expectations set by its creators’ previous works. The performances are solid, especially from the younger cast members, and the visual effects add to the film’s tense atmosphere without overshadowing the story. While some elements feel familiar, “The Faculty” stands out for its engaging plot and clever integration of horror and teen drama.
Critic Scores
The Faculty has received a positive review by the critics
