Review of The Faculty (1998) by Dugong — 18 Oct 2021
Best Studio Sell Out Ever! Robert Rodriguez, best known for the startling dichotomy of the Mariachi trilogy to the Spykids trilogy, makes studio teen horror cool here. With a cast that can't be beat, including my favorite actress of them all, Famke Janssen, and a script that holds together despite its far-out premise, this movie has all the makings of a repeat viewing attraction.
Most of the young cast, Josh Hartnett, Jordana Brewster, Clea Duvall, have gone on to great careers, and it started here. Add in veterans like Robert Patrick, Bebe Neuwerth, Salma Hayek, and my all favorite actress Famke Janssen, and it all clicks.
The movie has enough thrills and chills to keep most horror fans engaged, and enough of a sci-fi premise to have the nerds drooling. Plus some partial nudity and a lot of sex talk adds a lot. I always enjoy this flick, seeing as was on on TV frequently.
It never gets old, kind of like The One and Drop Dead Gorgeous. As for it being a sell-out, it was Rodriguez's first major studio flick, and had the master of sell-out Kevin Williamson writing it.
This review of The Faculty (1998) was written by Dugong on 18 Oct 2021.
The Faculty has generally received positive reviews.
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