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Michelle Holmes, Famke Janssen, Piper Laurie, Christopher McDonald, Bebe Neuwirth ... see more see more... , Elijah Wood , Laura Harris , Robert Patrick , Salma Hayek , Summer Phoenix , Shawn Hatosy , Jon Stewart , Josh Hartnett , Clea DuVall , Usher Raymond , Jordana Brewster , Harry Knowles , Jamke Janssen

Miramax Films darlings Robert Rodriguez and screenwriter Kevin Williamson teamed up for a high-school alien-horror film that they described as The Breakfast Club meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers. ... read more read more...Dilapidated Herrington High is the location for a story about a school faculty taken over by outer-space creatures, forcing the students to take charge and kick some alien butt. School faculty members (Robert Patrick, Bebe Neuwirth, Salma Hayek, and Jon Stewart) are infested with rapidly reproducing space worms that take over their minds and bodies. But never fear, because at this school, between hazing the student body and having sex in the locker room, a Scooby-Doo-ish group of high school students is ready to fight back. The up-and-coming acting talent includes R&B singer Usher Raymond, Elijah Wood, Clea DuVall, Josh Hartnett, Shawn Hatosy, Laura Harris, and Jordanna Brewster. The story is nearly irrelevant, as the real stars are the action and lots of special effects. ~ Arthur Borman, Rovi

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R, 2 hr.

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Release Date: December 25, 1998

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  • TheGame90
    February 6, 2012
    TheGame90
    This movie is such a cheeseball. It's funny to watch...and it's a good movie. But it's not gonna win any oscars. But hey.... Not all movies have to.
  • ceWEBrity
    September 2, 2011
    ceWEBrity
    A disarmingly clever, subversive sci-fi/actioner, The Faculty nonetheless is burdened a bit by being caught in Scream's overwhelming shadow. As some critics have noted, Kevin Williamson's constant dismantling of whatever genre he's operating in offers plenty of surprises at the a... read morectual textual level, but on the whole it's easy to look at one of his movies and expect lots of metahumor and self-parody. Thus, The Faculty may catch a few viewers unawares (as it did with me, since I didn't know Williamson wrote it at the time), but anyone familiar with his distinctive brand might be a little less impressed.

    This doesn't do much, however, to discount the absolutely insane premise - is Hollywood legitimizing drug use as a way of seeing "the truth"? - and the fun performances, as well as some kicky scenes of sci-fi brutality. As a sort of Invasion of the Body Snatchers as envisioned amongst high school students, it's extremely perceptive, not at all the "rip off" that some critics seem to write it off as. Definitely worth revisiting.
  • murphmann93
    June 24, 2011
    murphmann93
    Quite scary!
  • fb733768972
    June 16, 2011
    fb733768972
    Aliens have come to earth! How? Nobody knows, but they are taking over the faculty of herrington high school and as horrific as it may seem, it is one hell of an awesome ride. Led by an all-star cast, this film is fun, corny, scary, witty, and brutal. I loved it! It is more of a ... read morehorror/comedy than a sci-fi flick, but the overall impact had me caring about every character involved. From the corny effects, to the laughable dialogue, to the final act that is actually impressively thrilling, The Faculty brings something that many fun teen films are missing, thrills that are fun and you don't need all your brain cells for. Lets just say that I call this film "FANTASTIC" in a big way, even though it does make me laugh a few times where it is not meant to be funny!
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    May 25, 2011
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    "I always thought the only alien in this high school was me."

    A horror tale set in a High School where the students suspect the teaching staff of being aliens, who are intent on making the students their victims.

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    There is an undercurrent of "The Breakfast Club" meets "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" in this edgy horror/sci fi monster thriller that incorporates teenage angst, particularly in the beginning half of the movie. The build is nice. There is even a decent attempt at emotional connectivity during the climax that is rarely accomplished. The movie seems to waiver on the dark humor aspects and isn't sure what direction to take the movie and probably missed an opportunity to incorporate the novelty of teenager comedy to balance off this movie or playing it real straight. Overall, this is horror movie with a good dose of relational insight along with a number of twists and turns that for the most part work. The movie, however, loses a bit of its hard edged freshness and descends somewhat into the traditional horror clichés towards the end without really crashing and instead ends with an acceptable ending.
  • jagfire
    October 23, 2010
    jagfire
    Awesome
  • bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb1
    June 24, 2010
    bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb1
    I love this movie. it's a great teen movie. it reminds me of the thing. A-
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    June 9, 2010
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Written by Scream screenwriter Kevin Williamson, this is a more than capable teenage horror film that is better in the hands of competent director Robert Rodriguez. In The Faculty, it's a high school version of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers as teachers become aliens and take ove... read morer a local high school by converting everyone to Aliens. The film is a fun little film and Robert Rodriguez gives this teen horror film an added kick with his directorial abilities, and The Faculty ends up being quite a terrific teen film. The film is obviously an homage to old school Alien invasion films, but this film is still interesting in the idea of the story, Alien teachers taking over a high school, a very interesting take on classic Alien films. The Faculty will not please everyone, but to those who want a harmless, fun Horror film, this film is is, and as considering this was directed by Robert Rodriguez, this makes it a winner.
  • MeetMeinMontauk
    January 7, 2010
    MeetMeinMontauk
    Why did I watch this again? Oh yeah. Elijah Wood. Erm. He did better as a hobbit.
  • FilmFanatik
    December 29, 2009
    FilmFanatik
    A decent horror flick. Not a great one, but definitely worth a rent.

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Gary Dauphin
January 1, 2000
Gary Dauphin, Village Voice

Since the codes of science fiction are different from horror's cant, the patented Williamson method doesn't make a perfect fit with the material; Faculty's fun, but less fun than it could be. Full Review

Charles Taylor
January 1, 2000
Charles Taylor, Salon.com

Just whiskers away from being really snazzy, "The Faculty" still manages to make for a fun night out. Full Review

Steve Biodrowski
April 17, 2009
Steve Biodrowski, Cinefantastique

The Kevin Williamson formula (rewrite familiar horror scenarios and have the characters note the familiarity) has gotten to be a bore, and in this case it makes no sense. Full Review

Rob Gonsalves
February 3, 2008
Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com

A crappy teen horror movie, but in director Robert Rodriguez's hands it's at least agreeably crappy. Full Review

Nigel Floyd
January 26, 2006
Nigel Floyd, Time Out

This smart, involving sci-fi picture, set in an Ohio high school, pays homage to several genre faves, notably Invasion of the Body Snatchers and The Thing. Full Review

David Luty
June 18, 2002
David Luty, Film Journal International

A moviegoer looking for an empty-headed waste of time could do worse. Full Review

Dwayne E. Leslie
June 5, 2002
Dwayne E. Leslie, Boxoffice Magazine

The sci-fi/horror genre could take a lesson from "The Faculty." Full Review

Tom Meek
March 24, 2002
Tom Meek, Boston Phoenix

Williamson's take-it-apart-and-put-it-back-together stitchmanship has become an arduous borefest. Full Review

Peter Matthews
March 3, 2002
Peter Matthews, Sight and Sound

The Faculty consistently draws attention to its own ill-joined cracks and seams. Full Review

Andrew Howe
April 17, 2001
Andrew Howe, Film Written Magazine

A decidedly average film with flashes of inspiration. Full Review

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    • Casey Connor: (final lines in the movie) Things sure have changed, haven't they?
    • Coach Joe Willis: (menacingly) Would Miss Drake please report to the Principal's Office?
    • Zeke: You both take the drug.
    • Casey Connor: (already high) Ohh, showdown!
    • student: (about more drugs) You got any more?
    • Zeke: (hides the drugs in his pocket) Not on me, man.
    • student: What about in your locker?
    • student: How about in your car? Got any more there?
    • Zeke: Use in moderation, boys.
    • student: Come on, Zeke. Hook us up.
    • Zeke: (to Marybeth) So, if anyone finds us in here, just grab a hold of me and pretend we're making out. The punishment is less severe.
    • Stokely 'Stokes' Mitchell: (about Delilah being an alien) Should've known that crazy bitch was one of them.
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