Released at the tail end of the 1990s teen-horror boom, (1998) was once dismissed as a "rip-off" of sci-fi staples. Today, however, it stands as a celebrated cult classic that perfectly encapsulates the cynical, meta-humor energy of its era.
The "Rotten" score is largely due to critics at the time finding the film too slick, too commercial, and too self-aware. Roger Ebert gave it a lukewarm review, noting that it felt like a product of focus groups. And in a way, he was right. It is a product of the late 90s: the faculty rotten tomatoes
If you like teen horror with a heavy dose of camp and ‘90s nostalgia, The Faculty is worth a watch. If you’re looking for genuine terror or subtle social commentary, look elsewhere. Released at the tail end of the 1990s