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Disturbing Behavior (1998)
Directed by David Nutter
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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.
Rated R | Length 84 minutes
Actors
James Marsden | Katie Holmes | Nick Stahl | Bruce Greenwood | William Sadler | Chad Donella | Katharine Isabelle | Tobias Mehler | Steve Railsback | Terry David Mulligan | Susan Hogan | A. J. Buckley | Derek Hamilton | Tygh Runyan | Crystal Cass | Ethan Embry | Stephen E. Miller | Natassia Malthe | Doug Abrahams | Robert Moloney | Dan Zukovic | Brendan Fehr | David Paetkau | Jay Brazeau | Sarah-Jane Redmond | Gillian Barber | Peter LaCroix | Lynda Boyd | Daniella Evangelista | Carly Pope | Lalainia Lindbjerg
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2022 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
this title popped up on my TL and reminded me that I’ve been wanting to watch for a while now (having never seen it before). Fortunately it was on HBO MAX. Firstly, this is such a late 90s high school sci-fi horror thriller flick of course set in the PacNW bc everything was set in the PacNW (Thanks, British Columbia!). Secondly, this cast is nuts. All the leads are expected but so great to see Bill Sadler, Steve Railsback and Bruce Greenwood among others.
Katie Holmes really was the It Girl back then, eh? Wild seeing babyfaced Katharine Isabelle. This premise isn’t all that new; it’s a little like DEAD KIDS aka Strange Behavior (1981) and Stepford Wives and other similar stories. The only dopey thing here is that it takes James Marsden’s character a *long* time before he believes what is really happening. Like, dude, come on. A greaser shows up the next day completely clean cut and destroys his muscle car…. you don’t find that odd?
Overall, this is pretty fun for the actors involved. Would pair well with THE FACULTY.
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