Class of 1999
Director: Mark L. Lester
Actors: Bradley Gregg, Traci Lind, Malcolm McDowell
PlotIn a dystopian future where gangs have overrun high schools, the government declares certain areas as "free-fire zones," where law enforcement has no jurisdiction. To combat the escalating violence, an educational initiative introduces robotic teachers designed to enforce strict discipline. At Kennedy High School, the new principal welcomes these android instructors to take control of the chaotic environment. Cody Culp, just released from juvenile detention, tries to stay out of trouble but finds himself caught between his old gang and the aggressive new robotic faculty. As tensions rise, the android teachers begin to implement extreme measures to maintain order, pushing students and staff into dire situations.
The robotic teachers, programmed for military-grade responses, soon escalate their disciplinary actions into outright violence. Cody partners with classmate Christie to uncover the truth behind these teachers' actions. As they dig deeper, they discover the dark intentions of the corporation that manufactured the robots. Unable to rely on adults for help, Cody and Christie must rally their fellow students and devise a plan to stop the rampaging machines. The stakes grow higher as the school transforms into a battleground, and the students’ survival hinges on their ability to outsmart the deadly instructors.
Writers: Mark L. Lester, C. Courtney Joyner, John Skipp
Release Date: 11 May 1990
Runtime: 99 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
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