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Disturbing Behavior
Disturbing Behavior
1998 ·84 min ·Australia, United States of America, Canada ·R 16+
5.6
IMDb 5.6 КП 6.1 RT 36%
Mystery, Horror, Science Fiction
Director: David Nutter
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Steve Clark is a newcomer in the town of Cradle Bay, and he quickly realizes that there's something odd about his high school classmates. The clique known as the "Blue Ribbons" are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living. But, like the rest of the town, they're a little too perfect. When Steve's rebellious friend Gavin mysteriously joins their ranks, Steve searches for the truth with fellow misfit Rachel.

Budget: $15M
US Gross: $17.51M
Worldwide: $17.51M
James Marsden
Actor
Katie Holmes
Actor
Nick Stahl
Actor
🏆 MTV Movie & TV Awards 1999 — Breakthrough of the Year
🎬 Saturn Awards 1999 — Best Young Performer

Disturbing Behavior is a divisive 90s teen thriller that serves as a grounded, grit-focused alternative to the more flamboyant sci-fi horror of The Faculty. While some viewers praise its atmospheric tension and strong performances, others find the narrative derivative and let down by awkward, rushed pacing in its final cut.

Acting The cast delivers charismatic, high-quality performances that anchor the film's teen-thriller premise.
Production The film effectively utilizes a Pacific Northwest setting to create an ominous, grounded atmosphere.
Originality The narrative is criticized for relying on predictable genre tropes and feeling derivative of works like The Stepford Wives and The Manchurian Candidate.
Pacing Opinions on the runtime and pacing are split: some appreciate the modest, tight length, while others note that heavy studio editing left the final act feeling rushed and underdeveloped.
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