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| Directed by | Noam Kroll |
| Written by | Noam Kroll |
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| Cinematography | Noam Kroll |
| Edited by | Noam Kroll |
| Music by | Craig Saltz |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Teacher's Pet is a 2025 American thriller film written and directed by Noam Kroll. The film stars Luke Barnett and Michelle Torian. It is produced, financed and distributed by Launch Releasing.
Teacher's Pet follows a malevolent new high school teacher with a hidden past who becomes disturbingly fixated on a gifted female student. As his behavior escalates and his sociopathic nature emerges, the student is forced into a dangerous psychological battle to survive.
In February 2023, Teacher's Pet was announced as part of Launch Releasing's development slate. At the time of the announcement, the film was attached to writer-director Noam Kroll. [1]
In November 2023, it was announced that Luke Barnett would star in Teacher's Pet, marking his first collaboration with Kroll. Launch Releasing confirmed that the film would be financed, produced, and distributed by the company, with production scheduled to begin in Los Angeles in early 2024. It was developed and produced under a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement, which was secured shortly before the conclusion of the 2023 Hollywood actors' strike. [2]
In February 2024, actress Barbara Crampton was announced as joining the cast. Additional casting announcements confirmed roles for Michelle Torian, Sara Tomko, Drew Powell, Kevin Makely, Clayton Royal Johnson, Alexe-Anne Godin, and Alexis DawTyne. [3] [4]
The film was produced by Launch Releasing's CEO Sheldon Brigman, Richard Handley and Kroll. Other producers included Kayli Fortun and Brian Hanson. Executive producers included Barnett, Brigman, Kelby Thwaits, Charles Bunce and Russ DeWolf. [5] [6]
Teacher's Pet screened at the Dances With Films Festival, where it had its world premiere on June 21, 2025. [7] [8]
In November 2025, Teacher's Pet was announced as being available for sale at the American Film Market. Quiver Distribution acquired North American distribution rights, while AMP International launched international sales for the film. [6]
In January, 2026, Teacher's Pet was scheduled for release on digital and video-on-demand platforms on February 6, 2026. [9] [10]