Teacher’s Pet

A gifted and solitary high school senior named Clara finds her life disrupted after the mysterious death of her English teacher. Her new instructor, the charismatic Mr. Heller, initially supports her academic growth, but this mentorship soon evolves into a dangerous obsession. As Clara discovers that her teacher is actually a killer with a violent history, she becomes trapped in a psychological battle with him. To avoid becoming his next target, she must use her insight into his distorted mind to survive.

The thriller was written and directed by Noam Kroll, marking the first film in a list of two directed works, followed by Jack & Christine. Produced by Launch Releasing, the movie stars Michelle Torian as Clara, Luke Barnett as Mr. Heller, and Alexe-Anne Godin as Maddy. The film was released in the United States on June 21, 2025, with a total runtime of 90 minutes.