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Aug 30, 2019 · Image: MGM. In the wake of Clueless and Scream in the teen-culture explosion of the mid-to-late 1990s lurks sci-fi horror tale Disturbing Behavior, a movie that cherry-picks its influences and has ...
Disturbing Behavior is a true blue cult classic of innovative direction, creative writing, caring empathy, endearing acting, delightful 90's aesthetics, and a killer alternative rock soundtrack.
- Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi
May 23, 2022 · Disturbing Behavior (1998) provided breakout film roles for Katie Holmes and James Marsden. Every teen feels like something is wrong with their high school, but for Steve (James Marsden), the new kid in town, he’s actually right. Once delinquents, teens are suddenly donning letterman jackets and joining the Blue Ribbons social club.
When Steve moves to the small town of Cradle Bay, he learns that high school is a little different in the suburbs. His classmate Gavin warns Clark to watch out for the cliquish Blue Ribbon Club, a group of hyperperfect students who rule the school.
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.
Disturbing Behavior is a difficult film for a serious movie critic to defend, primarily because of a long-standing prejudice to both the teen and horror genres. Granted, few teen movies are designed to treat their subjects with any degree of seriousness. And of all the film genres, horror is kept alive with only the slightest bit of effort ...
