While critics in 1998 were somewhat divided, contemporary audiences have embraced the film’s campy energy and sharp writing. It remains a staple of Halloween watchlists and a masterclass in how to execute a high-concept genre mashup.
!In the finale, it is revealed that Marybeth, the new girl, is actually the Alien Queen. She wasn't infected; she was the hive mind behind the infection the entire time, attempting to take over the school to survive her dying planet. The students must use Zeke's homemade drugs to defeat her in the pool.! the faculty
The strength of The Faculty begins with its screenplay, written by Kevin Williamson. At the time, Williamson was the hottest writer in Hollywood, having penned the scripts for Scream and Dawson’s Creek . He understood the teenage voice—its cynicism, its yearning, and its inherent feeling of being an outsider. While critics in 1998 were somewhat divided, contemporary
Casey (Elijah Wood), the bullied school photographer. She wasn't infected; she was the hive mind
You can typically find The Faculty streaming on platforms like Paramount+ or available for rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Directed by and written by Kevin Williamson , The Faculty