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The Demon Headmaster (1996)

Where to Watch in

Free

Where to Watch in

Free

Plot

In the heart of an ordinary town lies an extraordinary secret. Young Dinah Glass, a newcomer to the enigmatic Hunter family, finds herself caught in a web of mystery. Nervous yet determined, Dinah must navigate her place in this new family, striving to win the cautious trust of her new foster brothers, Harvey and Lloyd. But familial bonds are the least of her worries. A sinister echo of obedience reverberates through the halls of her new school, a place where order is obsessively maintained by the enigmatic headmaster. The pupils, with their unnerving willingness to comply, form an eerie chorus of conformity, save for a rebellious few. Dinah's curiosity is piqued – why is the school so peculiar, and what secret lies behind the headmaster's hypnotizing gaze? As she ventures deeper into this labyrinthine mystery, the stakes get higher. "The Demon Headmaster", a chilling adaptation of Gillian Cross's beloved children's novels by BBC, paints a thrilling journey of discovery, courage, and the power of questioning authority. The series skillfully weaves together fragments of Dinah's new family life with the unfolding enigma of her school, creating an atmospheric narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. What lurks beneath the school's façade of order, and can Dinah uncover the truth before it's too late?

Where to watch The Demon Headmaster?

The Demon Headmaster is an action show featuring Tessa Peake-Jones.

The Demon Headmaster is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Pluto TV.