Get ready for a new thriller hitting the festival circuit! Leading up to its exciting premiere at Dances with Films, we’re getting our first official look at Teacher’s Pet with its chilling new poster, designed by the always-impressive Creepy Duck Design.
This upcoming psychological thriller comes from writer/director Noam Kroll. Teacher’s Pet features an intriguing cast led by Luke Barnett (For All Mankind) and Michelle Torian. Horror icon Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator) adds serious genre cred. The cast also includes Sara Tomko (“Resident Alien”), Drew Powell (“The Pitt,” “Gotham”), and Kevin Makely (“Poker Face”).
Clayton Royal Johnson (“Stranger Things”), Alexe-Anne Godin, Richard Handley (The Black String), and Alexis DawTyne (“Chicago P.D.”) round out the cast.
What’s Teacher’s Pet All About?
The film follows a gifted high school senior (Michelle Torian) whose turbulent home life makes her seek an escape. She finds it, or so she thinks, in her charismatic new teacher (Luke Barnett). But as the school year progresses, it becomes chillingly apparent that his help comes with a very steep price.
About the Filmmaker
Noam Kroll isn’t just a director; he’s a true advocate for independent filmmakers. His podcast, “Show Don’t Tell,” consistently ranks in the top 3 for filmmaking podcasts. Kroll’s filmmaking content reaches over half a million filmmakers monthly across his acclaimed blog, podcast, and newsletters.
Notably, Kroll’s first three features were made on virtually no budget, making Teacher’s Pet his first feature film produced at a significantly larger budget tier. This jump promises a new level of polish and scope for his vision!
Teacher’s Pet is produced by Sheldon Brigman, Launch Entertainment’s founder and CEO, alongside Richard Handley, Noam Kroll, Kayli Fortun, and Brian Hanson. Executive producers include Luke Barnett, Sheldon Brigman, Kelby Thwaits, Charles Bunce, and Russ Dewolf.
Keep an eye out for Teacher’s Pet as it debuts at Dances with Films. We’ll keep you updated.
