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Okay, you knew everyone in high school was just a little different: everyone looked at you strangely, the teachers were freaky, and you never could find the right groove to fit into. What if it turned out that it was all because your school was inhabited by creepy aliens from outer space? That's the enjoyably cheesy B-premise for this fun and scary flick from the pen of Scream's Kevin Williamson, the master of the post-modern teen horror film. Directed by Robert Rodriguez (El Mariachi), it's The Breakfast Club meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers, as six disparate students from Herrington High School band together when they discover that an alien life form is invading both the student and faculty bodies, with plans to take over the world.
Each of the heroes represents a different high school type: popular babe (Jordana Brewster), picked-on geek (Elijah Wood), goth girl (Clea DuVall), sensitive jock (Shawn Hatosy), new kid in town (Laura Harris), and bad-boy rebel (Josh Hartnett). The plot isn't much--a basic kill-or-be-killed premise spiked with a healthy shot of paranoia--but Willliamson and Rodriguez do a great job of building the tension slowly but surely. The suspense set pieces are genuinely frightening, and the film pokes fun at itself without deflating its scares; Williamson is a master at shifting gears from comedy to horror quickly and adroitly. The young cast doesn't have a weak link among them (with special kudos to Wood, DuVall and heartthrob-in-the-making Hartnett), and Rodriguez gets maximum mileage from the titular faculty, which includes Jon Stewart, Piper Laurie, Salma Hayek, Bebe Neuwirth, and Robert Patrick of Terminator 2. Go to the head of the class, Mr. Williamson. --Mark Englehart
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Classic horror now in high definition: When some very creepy things start happening around school, the kids at Herrington High make a chilling discovery that confirms their worst suspicions: their teachers really are from another planet! As mind-controlling parasites rapidly begin spreading from the faculty to the students' bodies, it's ultimately up to the few who are left - an unlikely collection of loners, leaders, nerds and jocks - to save the world from alien domination!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Gk Harris
Format:VHS Tape
A pleasantly enjoyable alien invasion movie which pits the wits of a rapidly-shrinking group of high schoolers against a rapidly-growing group of water-loving alien monsters.
Plot-wise, there's not much new: 'Something's not quite right at school' is the theme that takes up most of the film, with the usual disbelieved teenagers trying to warn their parents of the danger amongst them.
Certain parts of the film are full of holes; the courageous tactic used by the kids to dispose of the aliens seems slightly ridiculous and the usual character mold of the over-sexed, dentally perfect, highschool students being pursued by something evil, puts the film in Cliché Land.
However, 'The Faculty' works well through convincing special effects, one or two surprises and the intrigue of not knowing who is human and who is alien. Reminiscent of several better films, such as 'The Thing', it fails in atmospherics but makes up its losses with a very impressive twist near the end.
Look out for a young Josh Hartnett who went on to star in 'Pearl Harbor' and an even younger Elijah Wood, who was to become internationally famous as Frodo Baggins in 'The Lord of The Rings'.
Overall, 'The Faculty' is very watchable; not destined for the Horror Hall of Fame but something which could easily make it to your video shelf, to be watched again and again.
This is a movie for fans of furtive alien takeovers of the 'Body Snatchers' kind.
Plot-wise, there's not much new: 'Something's not quite right at school' is the theme that takes up most of the film, with the usual disbelieved teenagers trying to warn their parents of the danger amongst them.
Certain parts of the film are full of holes; the courageous tactic used by the kids to dispose of the aliens seems slightly ridiculous and the usual character mold of the over-sexed, dentally perfect, highschool students being pursued by something evil, puts the film in Cliché Land.
However, 'The Faculty' works well through convincing special effects, one or two surprises and the intrigue of not knowing who is human and who is alien. Reminiscent of several better films, such as 'The Thing', it fails in atmospherics but makes up its losses with a very impressive twist near the end.
Look out for a young Josh Hartnett who went on to star in 'Pearl Harbor' and an even younger Elijah Wood, who was to become internationally famous as Frodo Baggins in 'The Lord of The Rings'.
Overall, 'The Faculty' is very watchable; not destined for the Horror Hall of Fame but something which could easily make it to your video shelf, to be watched again and again.
This is a movie for fans of furtive alien takeovers of the 'Body Snatchers' kind.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
This film, although, I'll admit, the storyline has been done in different formats many a time, has all the ingredients for a major Hollywood blockbuster. Outstanding performances from Eljah Wood(the timid high-school misfit), Clea DuVall(goth) and Josh Harnett(bad boy rebel). The script was grippingly written, filled with suspense, action, wisecracks and a suprising twist to the end. Good, solid entertainment!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Tim Kidner
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
This smart, cool slice of college hokum from director Robert Rodriguez is fun, brisk and has a recognisable cast - Elijah Wood, Josh Hartnett, Famke Janssen, Salma Hayek and even an almost unrecognisable Jon Stewart (the daily satirical U.S show host).
There's tons of knowing campus black humour, a weirdly eclectic group of students and an even weirder bunch of teachers. They start to go completely whacko and doing all sorts of strange stuff. Before long the adults have strange powers - but the kids are smarter!
It's quite involving, has some great special effects and is a nice mixture of sci-fi and college drama, with an acerbic and often wicked, bitchy script.
Another great movie from Robert Rodriguez!
There's tons of knowing campus black humour, a weirdly eclectic group of students and an even weirder bunch of teachers. They start to go completely whacko and doing all sorts of strange stuff. Before long the adults have strange powers - but the kids are smarter!
It's quite involving, has some great special effects and is a nice mixture of sci-fi and college drama, with an acerbic and often wicked, bitchy script.
Another great movie from Robert Rodriguez!
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UNDERRATED MOVIE WITH A GREAT CAST
I have always really enjoyed this movie and i really wish the movie studio would release a special edition of this. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ali M
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its great film
Love this dvd watched it not 1 problem i think josh hartnet in this film is great im very happy with my purchess of this item.
Published 10 months ago by flint
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Faculty
Product arrived in safe condition. Film is a cult classic for me & takes me back to my teen years. Good teen fun for sci-fi fans.
Published 11 months ago by Ms. D. Devenish-bright
4.0 out of 5 stars
good film! one to have
a good watch. def gonna have this one.... basic of it is a high school is overtaken by aliens and with the teachers infected they try to get all they can infected too. Read more
Published 23 months ago by loveforfilms
4.0 out of 5 stars
Body Snatchers was just a made up story.......
Herrington High School, just your everyday place of learning. That is until the teachers start behaving strangely. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2011 by Spike Owen
4.0 out of 5 stars
A cast of great actors
A cast of great actors , some of which have gone onto much bigger and better things help to make this film incredibly entertaining! Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2010 by Rebecca
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unoriginal, homophobic, surface-deep & stereotypical
I've not watched many sci-fi films so I won't pretend to be an expert on the genre. What struck me however is the lack of character development. Read more
Published on 8 July 2010 by Miranda921
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is as good as any snatcher movie.
The formula is the classic; someone is being "alienated." Naturally someone wants to put a "bug" in your ear as to which the person(s) is/are. Read more
Published on 10 April 2010 by bernie
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Really Good Sci-Fi Thriller
The Faculty is a really good sci-fi thriller that you can watch with your mates on a Friday evening. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2008 by Langdon Ulder
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nearly 10 years
After nearly ten years since I went to see this at the cinema it still stands up well amongst the many imitations of Body Snatchers or The Puppet masters. Read more
Published on 1 May 2008 by Peter J. Hodgson
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