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Disturbing Behavior

Disturbing Behavior

In Cradle Bay it doesn’t matter if you’re not perfect. You will be.

19985.81h 24m

Overview

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.

Directed by David Nutter
Written by Scott Rosenberg
Produced by Armyan Bernstein, Jonathan Shestack
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $17.5M

Top Cast

James Marsden

James Marsden

Steve Clark

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Rachel Wagner

Nick Stahl

Nick Stahl

Gavin Strick

Bruce Greenwood

Bruce Greenwood

Dr. Edgar Caldicott

William Sadler

William Sadler

Newberry

Chad Donella

Chad Donella

U.V.

Katharine Isabelle

Katharine Isabelle

Lindsay Clark

Tobias Mehler

Tobias Mehler

Andy

Steve Railsback

Steve Railsback

Officer Cox

Terry David Mulligan

Terry David Mulligan

Mr. Clark

Themes & Keywords

mind controlhigh schoolsuicideislandnightmarepolicechaseinsanitycontrolteachermurderbrainwashingragebehaviordramaticambiguouscomplicated

About Disturbing Behavior

Disturbing Behavior is a mystery, horror, science fiction film released in 1998 exploring themes of mind control, high school, suicide, island, nightmare, police. Directed by David Nutter, it stars James Marsden, Katie Holmes, Nick Stahl. 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.

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