Disturbia (2007)

A teen living under house arrest becomes convinced his neighbor is a serial killer.

Director:

D.J. Caruso

Writers:

Christopher Landon (screenplay), Carl Ellsworth (screenplay)

Stars:

Shia LaBeouf, David Morse, Carrie-Anne Moss

4 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shia LaBeouf	...	Kale
Sarah Roemer	...	Ashley
Carrie-Anne Moss	...	Julie
David Morse	...	Mr. Turner
Aaron Yoo	...	Ronnie
Jose Pablo Cantillo	...	Officer Gutierrez
Matt Craven	...	Daniel Brecht
Viola Davis	...	Detective Parker
Brandon Caruso	...	Greenwood Boy
Luciano Rauso	...	Greenwood Boy
Daniel Caruso	...	Greenwood Boy
Kevin Quinn	...	Mr. Carlson
Elyse Mirto	...	Mrs. Carlson
Suzanne Rico	...	News Anchor
Kent Shocknek	...	News Anchor

Storyline

After his father is killed in a car accident, things unravel for Kale Brecht and he is placed under house-arrest for punching his Spanish teacher. Having nothing better to do, Kale occupies himself by spying on his neighbors. But one night, he witnesses what appears to be a murder going on in Mr. Turner's house. Kale becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind these murders but, after a few unsettling run-ins with Mr. Turner, it becomes a matter of life and death. And the ominous question: Who is watching whom?

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Plot Keywords:

house arrest | neighbor | binoculars | watching someone | electronic tag | 

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Taglines:

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 on appeal for sequences of terror and violence, and some sensuality

Details

Official Sites:

Dreamworks [United States] Paramount [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

13 April 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Disturbia - Auch Killer haben Nachbarn

Filming Locations:

Benton Crossing, Mono County, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$22,224,982 (USA) (13 April 2007)

Gross:

$80,050,171 (USA) (27 July 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

DreamWorks SKG, Cold Spring Pictures, Montecito Picture Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

DTS-ES Dolby Digital EX SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The scene in the beginning of the film between Kale and his father was improvised, as well as the scene between Kale and his mother when Kale discovered Mr. Turner's dented fender.

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Goofs

When Kale sticks the lamp into the compartment that had the first victim's head in plastic, the light shown on the wall as if it were a flashlight, but the light was merely a lit lamp.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Kale: Do you think he sees us?
Daniel Brecht: No, he can't see us. But trust me, he can feel us watching.

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Connections

References The Shining (1980)

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Soundtracks

Lonely Day
Written by Daron Malakian & Serj Tankian
Performed by System of a Down
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment

User Reviews

Very good

Really good version of Rear Window where a kid on house arrest realizes that his neighbor is a serial killer.

While not scary as such (you can pretty much guess where this is going to go because it is by the numbers) this is a nice thrill ride that will keep you watching to the end. You like the kid and his friends and can sympathize with his plight. If there is a flaw its that the film could almost be a well made TV movie, there really is no reason this needed to be seen on the big screen (other than the attention a genuinely good thriller would attract). Still this is worth seeing though I'd wait for a bargain matinée or a rental on a rainy Saturday night once it comes out on DVD.