The Lesson
Director: Ruth Platt
Actors: Robert Hands, Evan Bendall, Michaela Prchalová
PlotA troubled and rebellious high school student named Fin finds himself spiraling further into delinquency, disrupting classes and showing a blatant disregard for authority. His English teacher, Mr. Gale, deeply passionate yet increasingly frustrated with his students' lack of interest in literature and their contemptuous attitudes, is pushed to his breaking point by Fin's disrespectful behavior. In a fit of rage, Mr. Gale hatches an unorthodox and extreme plan to teach Fin a lesson that he hopes will instill in him a newfound respect for education and authority.
What starts as a conventional teacher-student conflict soon takes a dark and twisted turn as Mr. Gale's methods become increasingly sadistic and psychologically intense. The story dives into the terrifying consequences of an educator's descent into madness, blurring the line between discipline and abuse. As Mr. Gale forces Fin to endure harrowing experiences to imprint the value of education, the narrative explores themes of power, control, and retribution, leaving the audience questioning the true nature of teaching and the limits of authority.
Writers: Ruth Platt
Release Date: 29 Feb 2016
Runtime: 97 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Lesson offers intelligent horror and dark wit with strong video and audio quality, yet its graphic content and limited extras make it better suited for rental.
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