Disturbing Behavior

Disturbing Behavior

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

Directed by David Nutter

Produced by Beacon Communications, Village Roadshow-Hoyts Film Partnership

199884 min5.8 / 10

A paranoid sci-fi horror about mind control and enforced conformity in a seemingly idyllic small town, blending teenage angst with body-horror dread.

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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  • Is Disturbing Behavior scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Disturbing Behavior easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does Disturbing Behavior end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Disturbing Behavior violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Disturbing Behavior sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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