Teacher Shortage 2020
"Some are dying to leave the profession!"
When the Prescott High School English Department gathers for what should be a routine professional development weekend, their plans take a terrifying turn into horror.
Director: Troy Escamilla
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teacher Shortage (2020) about?
*Teacher Shortage* follows a group of high school English teachers who gather for a weekend professional development retreat, only to find themselves hunted by a masked killer. What begins as a mundane educational seminar spirals into a deadly game of cat and mouse. The film flips the script on the slasher genre by setting the terror in a place where logic and order should prevail.
Who directed Teacher Shortage?
Troy Escamilla directs *Teacher Shortage*, infusing the film with a gritty, atmospheric approach to horror that stays true to its premise.
Who stars in Teacher Shortage?
The film features Brinke Stevens, Debra Lamb, Tamara Glynn, Kaylee Williams, and Melissa Heflin in key roles as the besieged teachers.
Is Teacher Shortage (2020) worth watching?
While unrated on IMDb, *Teacher Shortage* delivers a tight 86-minute slasher with a fresh angle on the genre. Horror fans who enjoy practical scares and a darkly humorous tone will likely appreciate its intensity. It's a solid pick for those craving a workplace-horror twist with a killer on the loose.
How long is Teacher Shortage?
*Teacher Shortage* runs for 86 minutes.
About Teacher Shortage (2020) — A Slasher Where the Lesson Plan Includes Bloodshed
When the Prescott High School English Department gathers for what should be a routine professional development weekend, their plans take a terrifying turn into horror. Under the direction of Troy Escamilla, *Teacher Shortage (2020)* transforms a seemingly ordinary educational retreat into a claustrophobic, blood-soaked nightmare as a masked killer stalks the halls, targeting teachers one by one. The film blends workplace tension with slasher brutality, exploring themes of isolation, professional pressure, and the fragility of safety. With a relentless pace and practical horror touches, it delivers a fresh twist on the genre, turning a familiar setting into a death trap where no one is safe.
Brinke Stevens, Debra Lamb, Tamara Glynn, and Kaylee Williams lead the ensemble cast, each bringing depth to their doomed roles as educators fighting for survival. The atmosphere crackles with dread, as the sterile school corridors morph into a nightmarish battleground. *Teacher Shortage* isn't just another slasher—it's a visceral critique of underfunded schools and the sacrifices teachers make, wrapped in visceral horror that lingers long after the credits roll.