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The Faculty (1998)

โ€œThese six students are about to discover their teachers really are from another planet.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 2,379 votes 1h 44m r HorrorScience-fictionMystery

#75 of 123 films from 1998 #398 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Robert Rodriguez ยท Written by Kevin Williamson, David Wechter, Bruce Kimmel

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Overview

When creepy things start happening at Herrington High, the students begin to suspect that their faculty is being controlled by body-snatching aliens.

Cast

Josh Hartnettas Zeke
Elijah Woodas Casey
Jordana Brewsteras Delilah
Clea DuVallas Stokely
Shawn Hatosyas Stan
Laura Harrisas Marybeth
Robert Patrickas Coach Willis
Bebe Neuwirthas Principal Drake
Famke Janssenas Miss Burke
Piper Laurieas Mrs. Olson
Salma Hayek Pinaultas Nurse Harper
Jon Stewartas Mr. Furlong
Daniel von Bargenas Mr. Tate
Susan Willisas Mrs. Brummel

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 1998
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$40,283,321 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0133751

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Questions

How long is The Faculty?
The Faculty runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is The Faculty worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 2,379 votes, which places it #75 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 40%) and #398 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The Faculty?
The Faculty was directed by Robert Rodriguez. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sin City (2005), Alita: Battle Angel (2019), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996).
Who stars in The Faculty?
Josh Hartnett as Zeke; Elijah Wood as Casey; Jordana Brewster as Delilah; Clea DuVall as Stokely; Shawn Hatosy as Stan; Laura Harris as Marybeth.
What is The Faculty rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Faculty?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16887.

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