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Film: Teaching Mrs Tingle

A poor girl's college stipend depends on her acing a history test in the class taught by the vile Mrs Tingle. Due to her friend's stupidity, she is caught cheating. The same friend happens to have brought a crossbow to school, and in order for her to still pass the test, she and the friend and another friend kidnap Mrs Tingle, then torture and try to murder her.

Due to recent events before the movie came out, its title was changed from the original "Killing Mrs Tingle" to the above. This really doesn't do anything to make matters any better.

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Artistic License - History: Done in universe. Really, a "C" grade was generous
Bound and Gagged
Coitus Ensues
Disproportionate Retribution: The kids go way over the line to try and make Mrs. Tingle do what they want.
- Mrs Tingle's reason for hurting Leigh Ann is just as petty, she never left town when she had the chance and decided to take anyone with the same potential down with her.
Hey, It's That Guy!: Conveniently on IMDB's entry.
Playing Against Type: Renowned character actress and Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren plays the titular antagonist. Her career is otherwise entirely made up of her playing protagonists.
Shakespearian Actors:
Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer: Since the film was obviously marketed at the teeny bopper crowd, the titular Mrs. Tingle is nowhere to be found on the poster.
Took a Level in Badass: Those kids had no idea Tingle could fight so well.
Used to Be a Sweet Kid: Until Tingle catches them cheating!
Whole Plot Reference: To 9 to 5
Wicked Cultured: Mrs. Tingle.
Wrote the Book: Mrs. Tingle, in the middle of a rant, claims that she wrote the book on Leigh Ann's situation.