The Faculty 1998
“These six students are about to discover their teachers really are from another planet.”
What is The Faculty?
The Faculty is a 1998 film centered on the student body of Herrington High. The narrative begins when a series of unsettling and strange events occur within the school environment.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 25, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Los Hooligans Productions
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $40,283,321
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
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Overview
The Faculty is a 1998 film centered on the student body of Herrington High. The narrative begins when a series of unsettling and strange events occur within the school environment. As these occurrences escalate, the students become increasingly concerned about the behavior of the adults in charge. The central conflict arises when the students begin to suspect that the members of the faculty are being controlled by body-snatching aliens. This realization forces the students to confront the possibility that their teachers and administrators are no longer human, leading to a struggle for survival within the school. The film explores the tension between the student population and the transformed staff as they attempt to uncover the truth behind the extraterrestrial presence. By focusing on the atmosphere of suspicion at Herrington High, the story examines the students' efforts to identify and resist the alien influence that has taken hold of the faculty members. The film remains a notable entry in the science fiction horror genre, highlighting the vulnerability of the students in their own school.
Should you watch it?
“Students uncover a terrifying alien invasion hidden within their high school faculty.”
- Blend of sci‑fi and horror thrills
- Engaging teen ensemble
- Creative alien twist on school setting
- Predictable genre conventions
- Limited character depth
Watch it if you enjoy high‑school horror with a sci‑fi alien twist.
Contains horror elements and alien body‑snatching, suitable for mature teen and adult audiences.
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What genre does The Faculty belong to?
The Faculty is classified as a science‑fiction horror film.
Who directed the movie?
The film was directed (and edited) by Robert Rodriguez.
Who wrote the screenplay?
Kevin Williamson is credited as the screenwriter.
When was The Faculty released in the United States?
It was released on December 25, 1998 in the US.
What is the basic premise of The Faculty?
The story follows students who suspect their teachers are being controlled by body‑snatching aliens.