A Teacher's Crime
★ 4.7 · 2008 · 93m · Crime · Drama · Mystery
Carrie is an attractive high school history teacher who one day decides to help a troubled student, taking an special interest for him, unaware of the ruthless and perverse scheme masterminded for her.
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