Got this as part of a Grindhouse double feature DVD and found it to be a fun representation of 70's exploitation. The movie tag line says something about the teacher (Diane, played by Angel Tompkins) corrupting the school with her "lessons". In fact, during the movie, the fact that she is a teacher is very much downplayed. This is not a movie about a horny young high school teacher who screws her way through the male students. It is actually a love story/soft-core/stalker drama.
The movie is very awkward in places, especially the love scenes, and the fight sequences. Remember, this is still a "B" movie. The plot deals with a teenage boy (Sean) fresh out of high school and the hot teacher who comes on to him. For suspense they add a storyline about a dead friend and the friend's demented brother who is in love with the teacher as well.
The whole thing is harmless really. Liberal breast action from Ms. Tompkins keeps things titillating, but the acting is totally ham-fisted by all, especially Sean's father. Much has been made about Jay North's role, but I think the movie would have been better without him. He basically sucks.
Thirty plus years later seeing The Teacher gives one a good idea what kind of seedy movies teens were trying to sneak into in the early 70's. There is an innocence about the movie that is refreshing. It does not set out to shock and it is not mean spirited. Just an interesting way to spend an evening. The Teacher is a must for 70's exploitation buffs not looking for a major shock, but rather a slice of sleaze gone by.
The movie is very awkward in places, especially the love scenes, and the fight sequences. Remember, this is still a "B" movie. The plot deals with a teenage boy (Sean) fresh out of high school and the hot teacher who comes on to him. For suspense they add a storyline about a dead friend and the friend's demented brother who is in love with the teacher as well.
The whole thing is harmless really. Liberal breast action from Ms. Tompkins keeps things titillating, but the acting is totally ham-fisted by all, especially Sean's father. Much has been made about Jay North's role, but I think the movie would have been better without him. He basically sucks.
Thirty plus years later seeing The Teacher gives one a good idea what kind of seedy movies teens were trying to sneak into in the early 70's. There is an innocence about the movie that is refreshing. It does not set out to shock and it is not mean spirited. Just an interesting way to spend an evening. The Teacher is a must for 70's exploitation buffs not looking for a major shock, but rather a slice of sleaze gone by.