The Substitute

A group of sixth grade students welcomes a new substitute teacher who claims to be preparing them for an international competition in Paris. While she convinces the parents that she is an excellent educator, the children quickly realize their teacher is an extraterrestrial with the ability to read their minds. The students must find a way to stop her as they discover her true intentions are not peaceful.

Released in 2007, this Danish production blends comedy, horror, and thriller elements. It was directed by Ole Bornedal, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Henrik Prip. In Bornedal's career, this film follows his two versions of Nightwatch and precedes The Possession, The Shadow in My Eye, and Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever. The movie stars Paprika Steen as the alien teacher Ulla Harms, alongside Ulrich Thomsen, Jonas Wandschneider, Nikolaj Falkenberg-Klok, Emma Juel Justesen, and Mollie Maria Gilmartin.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.8/10 based on 3,600 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 5.7/10 from 70 votes. Produced by Thura Film, the project featured a credited cast of 43 people and a crew of 48.