Today we welcome writer/director Noam Kroll and actors Barbara Crampton and Luke Barnett to discuss their new horror/thriller Teacher’s Pet, coming available from Quiver Distribution on February 6^th.

L-R: Michelle Torian as Clara and Luke Barnett as Mr. Heller in TEACHER’S PET. Photo courtesy of Quiver Distribution.

They sit down with EoM Contributor Joel Winstead to discuss how Crampton joined the project, the working relationship of Kroll and Barnett, why “not waiting” in filmmaking matters, and more in this 14-minute conversation.

If you prefer an audio version, you can listen to the full interview here:

Official Synopsis:

On the verge of escaping her toxic foster home for Yale, brilliant high school senior Clara finds herself drawn to her new teacher’s mentorship—until his fascination turns obsessive. When she uncovers his connection to a string of mysterious deaths, Clara must use her intellect to survive a deadly game of wits with a killer who sees her as his newest star pupil.

Available on digital February 6^th, 2026.

Joel Winstead has worked in film in North Carolina and Minnesota for 5 years and has a passion for this industry. It all started when he saw Jurassic Park at 6 years old and has been in love ever since. Joel is a member of both the North Carolina Film Critics Association and Southeastern Film Critics Association.

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