
Disturbing Behavior
Seen it?1998 | 84 min | Mystery, Horror, Science Fiction
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Barbarian or Watchmen, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
36% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$18 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 124K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Nutter
- James MarsdenSteve Clark
- Katie HolmesRachel Wagner
- Nick StahlGavin Strick
- Bruce GreenwoodDr. Edgar Caldicott
- William SadlerNewberry
- Chad DonellaU.V.
- Katharine IsabelleLindsay Clark
- Tobias MehlerAndy
- Steve RailsbackOfficer Cox
- Terry David MulliganMr. Clark