The Faculty ((new)) Jun 2026

The contemptuous head cheerleader and editor of the school paper.

The film is set in the fictional Herrington High School in Ohio. The conceit is classic B-movie gold: an alien species has arrived on Earth via a contaminant in the water supply. These aliens attach themselves to the base of the human skull, taking over the host’s body and mind. The infected—"the faculty"—are creating a hive mind, systematically turning the entire student body into emotionless drones. the faculty

The film pulls from two major wells: the John Hughes teen drama and the John Carpenter creature feature. By mashing these up, Rodriguez and Williamson created a film that respects the tropes of both genres while subverting them. The contemptuous head cheerleader and editor of the

Marybeth (Laura Harris), a sweet "innocent" transfer from Atlanta. These aliens attach themselves to the base of

In terms of hierarchy, faculty members may progress through various ranks, including:

The genius of the script is how the alien invasion forces these characters to shed their social armor. The cliques that define high school survival suddenly become irrelevant when the teachers try to consume their bodies. A Masterclass in Paranoia and Practical Effects

as Stokely "Stokes" Mitchell, a goth outsider who falsely claims to be a lesbian to keep people at a distance.