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Disturbing Behavior

1998 · 84 min

A tense, eerie thriller that mixes teen angst with creepy sci-fi, offering a suspenseful and slightly campy ride.

Directed by: David Nutter
Genres: Mystery, Horror, Science fiction
Starring: James Marsden, Katie Holmes, Nick Stahl

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

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Directed by: David Nutter
Genres: Mystery, Horror, Science fiction
Starring: James Marsden, Katie Holmes, Nick Stahl

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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
isolation
conspiracy
coming-of-age
grief
Places: small town
school
hospital
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Action	5
Horror	6
Humour	3
Realism	5
Romance	3
Tension	7
Darkness	7
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	6

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Genres: mystery, horror, science fiction
Directed by: David Nutter
Written by: Scott Rosenberg
Starring: James Marsden, Katie Holmes, Nick Stahl, Bruce Greenwood, William Sadler, Chad Donella, Katharine Isabelle, Tobias Mehler
Music: Mark Snow
Cinematography: John S. Bartley
Runtime: 84 min
Country: Australia, United States of America, Canada
Languages: English

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