5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Disturbing Behavior (1998)
Disturbing Behavior (1998)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Fandango
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.0
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Fandango
Powered byDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central thesis critiques authoritarian control and the suppression of individuality by an elite group, advocating for freedom and authenticity against an oppressive system, which aligns with left-leaning concerns about power structures and individual liberty.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era, without evident intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on themes of conformity and control, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Disturbing Behavior" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a sci-fi horror plot involving mind control and conformity among high school students, without incorporating queer identities or issues into its storyline.
The film "Disturbing Behavior, 1998" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The plot focuses on a sci-fi horror premise involving mind control and conformity among high school students, with no elements related to gender identity or transsexual experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Disturbing Behavior (1998) is an original film and not an adaptation or reboot of existing source material. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there are no pre-established canonical genders to be swapped.
The film "Disturbing Behavior" (1998) is an original story, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. Consequently, no characters can be considered "race-swapped" as per the definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
3.6
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