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Strange Behavior

1981·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes80%45%

Where to watch

The RokuNight Flight+ScreamboxFlixFlingPlex

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Strange Behavior fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Town population is down... about six feet

When the teenagers in a small Illinois town start getting murdered, the police chief makes a connection to the mysterious scientific experiments being done at the local university and must stop them before his own son is dragged into the deadly scheme.
Slasher HorrorSmall Town MysteryPsychological ThrillerScientific ExperimentTeenage VictimsAtmospheric TensionDisturbing SecretsDark Undercurrents80s Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Laughlin, Jackie Sullivan, Murray Newey
Written by:
Bill Condon, Michael Laughlin
Produced by:
David Hemmings, Bill Condon, John Daly
Composed by:
Edgar Froese, Christopher Franke, Paul Clark

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Strange Behavior

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Strange Behavior legally?

The RokuNight Flight+ScreamboxFlixFlingPlexEternal FamilyFawesomeCineverse

Strange Behavior is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, FlixFling, Eternal Family, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Strange Behavior worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Strange Behavior rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Strange Behavior?

1 h 39 min

Strange Behavior runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Strange Behavior?

Critics80
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate Strange Behavior higher (80) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Strange Behavior in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Strange Behavior?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Strange Behavior in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Strange Behavior use?

Big Damn HeroesThe RevealGenre ThrowbackOld FlameBad HabitsMalevolent Masked MenBig Bad DuumvirateWhat Happened to the Mouse?"Eureka!" MomentDisrupting the TheaterLeave No WitnessesMeaningful Nameand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for Strange Behavior, including Big Damn Heroes, The Reveal, Genre Throwback.