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Disturbing Behavior

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
26K
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Nick Stahl, Katie Holmes, and James Marsden in Disturbing Behavior (1998)
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Teen HorrorHorrorMysterySci-FiThriller

The new kid in Cradle Bay, Washington stumbles across something sinister about the town's method of transforming its unruly teens into upstanding citizens.The new kid in Cradle Bay, Washington stumbles across something sinister about the town's method of transforming its unruly teens into upstanding citizens.The new kid in Cradle Bay, Washington stumbles across something sinister about the town's method of transforming its unruly teens into upstanding citizens.

  • Director
    • David Nutter
  • Writer
    • Scott Rosenberg
  • Stars
    • James Marsden
    • Katie Holmes
    • Nick Stahl
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,779
    754
    • Director
      • David Nutter
    • Writer
      • Scott Rosenberg
    • Stars
      • James Marsden
      • Katie Holmes
      • Nick Stahl
    • 262User reviews
    • 89Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    James Marsden
    James Marsden
    • Steve Clark
    Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes
    • Rachel Wagner
    Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl
    • Gavin Strick
    Tobias Mehler
    Tobias Mehler
    • Andy Effkin
    Steve Railsback
    Steve Railsback
    • Officer Cox
    Bruce Greenwood
    Bruce Greenwood
    • Dr. Edgar Caldicott
    Katharine Isabelle
    Katharine Isabelle
    • Lindsay Clark
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Dorian Newberry
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Allen Clark
    Terry David Mulligan
    Terry David Mulligan
    • Nathan Clark
    Susan Hogan
    Susan Hogan
    • Cynthia Clark
    A.J. Buckley
    A.J. Buckley
    • Charles 'Chug' Roman
    Robert Moloney
    Robert Moloney
    • Ferry Guy
    Derek Hamilton
    Derek Hamilton
    • Trent Whalen
    Dan Zukovic
    Dan Zukovic
    • Mr. Rooney
    Tygh Runyan
    Tygh Runyan
    • Dickie Atkinson
    P.J. Prinsloo
    P.J. Prinsloo
    • Robby Stewart
    Michelle Skalnik
    • Randi Sklar
    • Director
      • David Nutter
    • Writer
      • Scott Rosenberg
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      There's an unreleased Director's Cut of the film before it was heavily edited for the theatrical release. Unfortunately, due to blockage from the studio Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, director David Nutter was unable to get it released. Nutter once showed the original unaltered cut to the horror film journalists at Fangoria Magazine, who praised it over the theatrical version.
    • Goofs
      In the early classroom scene with Mr. Rooney, the word "tomorrow" is misspelled as "tommorrow" in "Tomorrow's Assignment" on the chalkboard. It's doubtful that an arrogant English teacher would misspell this word.
    • Quotes

      [U.V. isn't sure if Steve Clark is now one of the Blue Ribbons]

      U.V.: Wait man, what's the capital of North Dakota?

      Steve Clark: How the fuck should I know?

      U.V.: All right. You're still okay.

    • Crazy credits
      Voices at the end of the credits say Main Commands of Dr. Caldicott's Program: "Let the light get into you... yes, slowly". BETTY CALDICOTT: "Meet the musical little creatures that hide among the flowers". LORNA LONGLEY: "Treat yourself".
    • Alternate versions
      DVD version features 11 deleted scenes, including an alternate ending where Gavin meets a different fate than the theatrical ending.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Flys: Got You (Where I Want You) (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Got You (Where I Want You)
      Music by The Flys
      Lyrics by Adam Paskowitz
      Performed by The Flys
      Courtesy of Trauma Records

    User reviews262

    Featured review

    AM I THE ONLY ONE?

    I thought the movie was very entertaining, even with the similarities to several other movies in mind. I thought the acting was very good, and we should expect to see a lot more of the young actors/actresses in this film, especially Katie Holmes. I can't wait to see more work from her.
    • J DRECK
    • Jan 18, 1999
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 1998 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Perturbados
    • Filming locations
      • Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • Hoyts Distribution
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,514,980
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,007,714
      • Jul 26, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,514,980
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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