School's Out (2018)

In the hushed aftermath of an unsettling tragedy, Pierre Hoffman, a seasoned educator in his forties, assumes the daunting task of substitute teaching an advanced group of adolescent prodigies. Their former mentor's suicide, executed under the chilling gaze of the entire class, haunts the halls of the otherwise normal school. From the outset, Pierre senses an unnerving aura of calculated arrogance from the group, particularly from their leader, the eerily mature Apolline. A dozen bright minds, bound together in an insular clique, they have distanced themselves from their peers, creating a chilling microcosm within their classroom walls. Already delving into advanced material, they refuse to let the shock of their teacher's suicide impede their progress. Instead, they engage in a series of peculiar rituals that echo the foreboding undertones of a clandestine sect. As time passes, Pierre becomes increasingly aware of the students' unsettling behaviour. The once innocuous group of prodigies now emanates an aura of hostility and fear, their unique intellect serving as a weapon rather than a gift. The ripples of their eerie comportment spread throughout the school, prompting Pierre to unravel the enigma shrouding his pupils. With each passing day, he uncovers their bleak vision of the future, a world doomed by the ineptitude of adults, who they view as powerless guardians. As Pierre delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue that poses a haunting question: Is their disturbing transformation a consequence of their mentor's death, or is there a sinister secret lurking beneath the surface, waiting to be unearthed? In the heart of this cerebral battlefield, School's Out paints a chilling portrait of precocious intellect gone awry, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats, questioning the true nature of genius.

School's Out is a drama movie featuring Laurent Lafitte and directed by Sébastien Marnier.

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