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The Faculty (1998)

Directed by Robert Rodriguez

Fire eye rating icon4.0/5ARCHITECT "LEEANNA"104 min

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Quick Hit

The Faculty slides in like a sci-fi nightmare—snappy, fun, and never loosens its grip.

Full Take

The Faculty leans hard into sci-fi horror energy, and Robert Rodriguez keeps the tone snappy without letting the movie drift. It knows its lane and drives straight into the dark with style, control, and just enough mean streak. The rough edges are part of the charm.

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Mar 25, 2026Last updated

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User1705Sep 17, 2025

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User9873Sep 3, 2025

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

User5674Aug 20, 2025

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

User6090Aug 10, 2025

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

User5981Aug 1, 2025

This one actually worked for me.

User5169Jun 7, 2025

wtf 😳

User8904May 31, 2025

Not perfect but had some solid moments.

User2571Apr 11, 2025

Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.

User6352Apr 6, 2025

I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.

User5851Nov 3, 2024

This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.

User4440Oct 19, 2024

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

Riley WardOct 9, 2024

I’m not with this one. Felt slow and kind of pointless.

User8371Sep 20, 2024

There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.

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