archytele The Vault

The Faculty 1998

“These six students are about to discover their teachers really are from another planet.”

★ 6.6/10 · 2,292 votes R HorrorScience Fiction Released
Find a cinema
Where to watch: fuboTVParamount Plus PremiumParamount Plus EssentialParamount+ Amazon ChannelYouTube TVMGM PlusParamount+ Roku Premium ChannelAmazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At HomePlexRakuten TV
Quick answer

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
Updated
Availability by region

Where to watch

Rent

Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFetch TV

Buy

Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFetch TV
Check current availability ↗

Streaming availability data provided by JustWatch via TMDB. Availability changes by country and date; verify on the provider before subscribing or purchasing.

Trailer

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.

Advertisement

Should you watch it?

“Students uncover a terrifying alien invasion hidden within their high school faculty.”

Reasons to watch
  • Blend of sci‑fi and horror thrills
  • Engaging teen ensemble
  • Creative alien twist on school setting
Keep in mind
  • 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.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about The Faculty — answers are spoiler-safe.

Your verdict

Is The Faculty worth watching?

Cast

Frequently asked questions

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.