2) The Faculty
So what you have here is a B-movie horror, written by Kevin Williamson (Scream and Dawson’s Creek, yo) and directed by Robert ” I screw every woman in Hollywood” Rodriguez. So right there, how could it NOT be awesome? Next, it is a movie about teachers that are replaced by aliens who can take their form and are bent on taking over the world, one by one. It sounds like a silly premise because IT IS. Thing is, it embraces that silliness and has some real fun with itself. The inclusion of the made up drug in the film being the one thing that kills the aliens added a fun, modern level to the film, and the fact that the teachers could shape-shift imbued the movie with a real “body snatchers” sensibility. The idea of not knowing who anyone could trust, well, that’s JUST like real high school.
The film is so enjoyable because it plays off those sci-fi and horror tropes, as well as working off certain teacher stereotypes. Particularly, the idea that you could have a hot teacher who wants to bang you, but in reality, she just wants to assimilate you, is scary and resonates with all horny men. Which is to say, all men.
Another factor that makes this film work is the casting. From Frodo to the T1000, casting is spot on and makes the film that much more enjoyable.
So the next time you are sitting in class, gazing out the window, realize, your teacher could actually be a blood sucking alien who is only here to win your trust, and then intends to harvest you and take over your world. If that doesn’t make class a little more interesting, than you are beyond my help.