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Teacher's Pet

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When brilliant but isolated high school senior Clara's English teacher dies mysteriously, a charismatic replacement arrives who takes a disturbing interest in her academic potential. As Mr. Heller's mentorship turns to dangerous obsession, Clara uncovers his horrifying secret identity and murderous past. Now trapped in a psychological game with a predator who's eliminated anyone standing in his way, Clara must use her understanding of Heller's twisted psychology against him before she becomes his next victim. Some lessons are worth dying for -- others are worth killing for.

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Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat 16h
3/4
A chilling film that makes a battle of the brains just as exciting as a battle of the brawn. Go to Full Review Nathaniel Muir AIPT 17h
The pacing ensures Teacher’s Pet is consistently exciting. Once the plot kicks in, things never slow down. Clara is constantly having to deal with Mr. Heller. She is just a high school student trying to outwit an adult, after all. Go to Full Review Peter Martin ScreenAnarchy 17h
3.5/5.0
From its first moments, writer/director Noam Kroll's film is disquieting. ... A psychological drama that becomes more intense as it goes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Noam Kroll

Director

Michelle Torian

Actor

Clayton Royal Johnson

Actor

Kevin Makely

Actor

Sara Tomko

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Luke Barnett

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Movie Info

Synopsis When brilliant but isolated high school senior Clara's English teacher dies mysteriously, a charismatic replacement arrives who takes a disturbing interest in her academic potential. As Mr. Heller's mentorship turns to dangerous obsession, Clara uncovers his horrifying secret identity and murderous past. Now trapped in a psychological game with a predator who's eliminated anyone standing in his way, Clara must use her understanding of Heller's twisted psychology against him before she becomes his next victim. Some lessons are worth dying for -- others are worth killing for.
Director
Noam Kroll
Producer
Sheldon Brigman, Richard Handley, Noam Kroll, Kayli Fortun, Brian Hanson
Screenwriter
Noam Kroll
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
Teachers Lounge Productions
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 6, 2026
Runtime
1h 30m