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Disturbing Behavior

Disturbing Behavior

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Disturbing Behavior

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

1998

1h 24m

5.8(423 votes)

Mystery

Horror

Science Fiction

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.

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Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Beacon Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

James Marsden

James Marsden

Steve Clark

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Rachel Wagner

Nick Stahl

Nick Stahl

Gavin Strick

Bruce Greenwood

Bruce Greenwood

Dr. Edgar Caldicott

William Sadler

William Sadler

Newberry

Chad Donella

Chad Donella

U.V.

Katharine Isabelle

Katharine Isabelle

Lindsay Clark

Tobias Mehler

Tobias Mehler

Andy

Steve Railsback

Steve Railsback

Officer Cox

Terry David Mulligan

Terry David Mulligan

Mr. Clark

Creative team

Directed by: David Nutter
Written by: Scott Rosenberg
Produced by: Armyan Bernstein
Jonathan Shestack

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