The Faculty

At Herrington High, a string of strange incidents turns ordinary classrooms into nerve rattlers as rumors swirl about the people who teach there. A close-knit group of students begins to suspect that something other than normal is hiding beneath familiar faces in the faculty. As the mystery deepens, friendships strain under the pressure of fear and rumor, and the teens improvise a plan to stay safe while they uncover what is really going on. The investigation draws them into a web of secrecy that tests loyalty and trust, forcing each girl and boy to decide who they can rely on. What begins as a routine day spirals into a fight for control of the school and their futures together now.

Released in 1998, The Faculty was directed by Robert Rodriguez and built from an original screenplay by Kevin Williamson with producers Bruce Kimmel and David Wechter. The film blends sharp humor with lean genre thrills and a recognizable teen ensemble.

The Faculty earned $40,283,321 worldwide worldwide against a $15,000,000 budget, marking a solid return for a mid-budget horror sci fi release. Its performance reflected strong teen audience draw and helped establish the film as a memorable late 90s curiosity. Its release fit a wave of late 90s teen horror.

Over time The Faculty developed a cult following for its brisk blend of horror and satire set in a high school world. It helped define late 90s teen genre hybrids and influenced later campus haunting riffs, with memorable practical effects and a troupe of young stars and enduring fan interest.

Critics praised its fast pace and Rodriguez's kinetic direction, while noting tonal shifts between horror and humor. The movie wrestles with distrust of authority, peer pressure, and the fear of losing individuality to conformity, with an upbeat teen ensemble anchoring its more ominous moments Its enduring appeal keeps it relevant.