The Faculty

At Herrington High, a group of disparate students, led by Casey, Zeke, and Delilah, discover that their teachers and the popular students are being replaced by parasitic alien lifeforms. They must band together to uncover the truth and fight for their survival against the alien invaders who are slowly taking over the school and preparing to conquer the world.

The Faculty received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its energetic direction, cast ensemble, and blend of horror and teen drama elements. While some found the plot derivative of earlier sci-fi horror films, it was generally appreciated for its fun, self-aware tone and effective scares.

• Enjoyed for its effective blend of sci-fi, horror, and teen angst tropes.
• Praised for Robert Rodriguez's energetic direction and a solid cast of young actors.
• Criticized by some for being too similar to earlier alien invasion films like 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'The Faculty' for its entertaining mix of scares and high school drama, appreciating the suspense and the performances of its young cast. Some viewers found it to be a fun, albeit occasionally predictable, take on the alien invasion genre.

Kevin Williamson, the screenwriter, was inspired to write the script after hearing rumors that his own high school biology teacher was an alien.