Unsure if the film was purposely goofy at times or if it was meant to be taken seriously. Directors: David Nutter. Supporting actors Steve Railsback, Bruce Greenwood, William Sadler, Katharine Isabelle, Tobias Mehler Producers C.O. You need to be logged in to continue. It is what it is and this is where Nutter's original cut of the film would've, hopefully, helped the most. Maybe I was in a good mood, but I didn't dislike this film that much. Gavin insists again on his mind control theory, producing photos of his former burnout friends who were reprogrammed into Blue Ribbons. All rights reserved. The plot follows a group of high school outcasts who discover their seemingly perfect "Blue Ribbon" classmates are part of an . Steve's attempts to reach Gavin are met with hostility from other Blue Ribbons. and the International | The film was directed by David Nutter, who was a director and producer on The X-Files, and the screenplay was written by Scott Rosenberg. Columbia Tristar. Their investigation confirms Gavins theory about the Blue Ribbons and mind control: Caldicott is implanting brain microchips on Cradle Bay teenagers with the approval of their parents, who want to reprogram their kids from juvenile delinquents into well-behaved model citizens. Steve Clark. But, like the rest of the town, they're a little too perfect. A troubled Chicago high schooler transfers to a suburban school where rebellious teens become model students who are simply too good to be true. [11], Principal photography occurred from January 1998 to late March in the Vancouver area. When a Chicago family moves to an island in the Puget Sound, Washington, Steve (James Marsden) encounters the usual cliques at his new high school, but there's something odd about the Blue Ribbon Club, a circle of high-achieving students who get a pass from the police when they screw-up. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 24min. Watch on 2 different screens at the same time. [13] Cuts made to the film were so severe that Nutter considered having his name removed from the credits, but decided not to out of respect for his cast and crew. Directors: David Nutter. After the suicide of his older brother, Steve Clark (James Marsden) is uprooted by his parents and moved to the sunny enclave of Cradle Bay, where the teenage success rate soars above the norm. I had to admire the head bad guy though. With a much better cast and way tenser moments, "The Faculty" overcomes its teenager angst and became a cult classic, while "Disturbing Behavior" is somewhat forgettable. Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions. U.V. The movie is a little goofy at times, so I liked that. Let's just say I was glad when it was over. 1998 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved. It is also possible to buy "Disturbing Behavior" on Vudu, Redbox, AMC on Demand as download or rent it on Vudu, Redbox, AMC on Demand online. BETTY CALDICOTT: "Meet the musical little creatures that hide among the flowers". Watch Disturbing Behavior: Toxic Jock Syndrome. 90s popcorn thriller that never clicked, mainly due to its odd choices. [10] James Marsden was cast in December of that year. Watch Disturbing Behavior: Toxic Jock Syndrome Photos 149 Top cast Edit James Marsden Steve Clark Katie Holmes Rachel Wagner Nick Stahl Gavin Strick Tobias Mehler Andy Effkin Steve Railsback Officer Cox Bruce Greenwood Dr. Edgar Caldicott Katharine Isabelle Lindsay Clark William Sadler Dorian Newberry Ethan Embry Allen Clark Terry David Mulligan Rachel Wagner. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. There are things I liked in the movie. Coming Soon. According to science fiction horror films, high school is one of the most unsafe places when it comes to invasions of any kind, alien or other. Multiple Blue Ribbons capture Steve and Rachel, and Steve wakes up at the programming place. It comes after the stars were slammed for their "disturbing" and "unacceptable" behavior in the latest jaw-dropping episode. (written by) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Mark Snow Cinematography by John S. Bartley . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. In addition to his roles on film, he also obtained many parts on television, appearing in shows like The X-Files, Smallville, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, NCIS, Monk and Lost . We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. The film was directed by David Nutter, who was a director and producer on The X-Files, and the screenplay was written by Scott Rosenberg. Gavin claims they are a murderous cult that has been hypnotized, lobotomized and brainwashed by Caldicott and that the whole town is in on it, but Steve thinks Gavin is exaggerating. Elizabeth Banks directs the thriller. Nick Stahl plays Steves new friend, Katie Holmes a potential girlfriend and Katharine Isabelle his sister. The four teens leave Cradle Bay to begin a new life without their parents. Privacy Policy After the suicide of his older brother, Steve Clark (James Marsden) is uprooted by his parents and moved to the sunny enclave of Cradle Bay, where the teenage success rate soars above the norm. ALSO if you Buy 2 Tickets, Get 1 Free using the code FASTFAM at checkout. Even with that, and some of the issues I have with the scripting and its similarities to Stepford Wives, part of me had fun watching this movie. A well-crafted, atmospheric ghost story. Can you list the top facts and stats about Disturbing Behavior? However, William Sadler steals the show as the janitor, he's funny and was perfect for the role. [18][19][20][21], Positive reviews praised parts of the dialogue, particularly the cafeteria scene where the different school cliques are introduced. 7 at the North American box office making $7 million USD in its opening weekend. The film, which contains nods to 1975 thriller The Stepford Wives,[7][8] premiered on July 24, 1998 and received negative reviews. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. This tight little horror film tells a very simple story in 84 minutes, with remarkable narrative economy, relying on information that the viewer already knows (from many genres: horror movies, science-fiction, thrillers, teen films) to fill the gaps. It doesn't rely on gore effects and slasher-film conventions; for example . You can't really go wrong with a 'free' movie. Infinity Pool, directed by Brandon Cronenberg, tells the dark tale of James and Em Foster, whose all-inclusive dream vacation turns into horror. Included are a director's audio commentary in addition to eleven deleted scenes not seen in the theatrical version, which includes the original ending where Gavin meets a different fate than the one used in the theatrical release. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. "[7] Multiple reviews said the film lacked in scares. Rachel stepped outside behind her job at Wal-Mart to smoke a cigarette. Of course it takes losing Gavin to the dark side to make Steve realize the error of his ways. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. Wont be a classic but its suspenseful fun that you can find in Netflix. The rapid storyline really didn't help, they really needed another 20 minutes here. The following day, Gavin shows up to school as a clean-cut Blue Ribbon, with his long hair now cut short, his grungy clothing replaced by a preppy style, and his friendship with Rachel and U.V. Outside a store where Gavin tries to score alcohol, Rachel is approached by Chug, a jock Blue Ribbon member with a thing for her. Gavin takes Steve to a school hideout where they eavesdrop on a PTA meeting presided over by Caldicott. The ending is quite good too. Chug nearly kills him while the towns police chief, Officer Cox, simply looks on. The film was directed byDavid Nutter. Banned. This is average at best, but a somewhat enjoyable average, if that makes sense. The clique known as the "Blue Ribbons" are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living. Perfect, well-adjusted, straight-A students that contribute to society in helpful ways. Weekend | All rights reserved. You also find out more about Steve's brother, who shot himself, and who is the impetus for the family moving to Cradle Bay and why he did what he did. The film does indeed speak to teen conformity, the pressures to fit in amongst peers and to live up to parental expectations."[22]. The plot follows a group of high school outcasts who discover their seemingly perfect "Blue Ribbon" classmates are part of an elaborate mind control experiment. But there's something unnatural about all that perfection. Steve Clark (James Marsden) is a newcomer in the town of Cradle Bay, and he quickly realizes that there's something odd about his high school classmates. Cohen has touched on it briefly at reunion specials, but due to the intense outcry over what transpired in Season 7, he had to give the issue more time. IMDb.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All Time | Disturbing Behavior. This version of the film has subsequently gone out of print. At school there is a group of students known as theBlue Ribbons who seem perfect at surface level, but there seems to be more going on than meets the eye. Privacy Policy [16], Negative reviews cited the film's derivative feel, with many claiming it appeared to take well-worn tropes from other horror and science-fiction films like The Stepford Wives, A Clockwork Orange, and Village of the Damned. Voices at the end of the credits say Not that I was expecting it to, but you know how it is with 'horror' films in the 90s, particularly post-Scream. | Andy . His family has moved from Chicago after the suicide of eldest son Allen, a loss that continues to haunt Steve. Here the teens are busy with wholesome activities like bake sales, community service and making grades. Support, Available on Cinemax, Prime Video, HBO Max, Hulu. Disturbing Behavior (1998) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by David Nutter Writing Credits ( WGA) Scott Rosenberg . 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