Strange Behavior
“Town population is down... about six feet”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Michael Murphy
John Brady
Louise Fletcher
Barbara Moorehead
Dan Shor
Pete Brady
Fiona Lewis
Gwen Parkinson
Arthur Dignam
Dr. Le Sange / Nagel
Dey Young
Caroline
Marc McClure
Oliver Myerhoff
Scott Brady
Shea
Charles Lane
Donovan
Elizabeth Cheshire
Lucy Brown
Beryl Te Wiata
Mrs. Haskell
Jim Boelsen
Waldo
Billy Al Bengston
Felix Rowe
Nicole Massie
Flying Nun
Bill Condon
Bryan Morgan
B. Courtenay Leigh
Paula
William Hayward
Robinson
Jack Haines
Randy Morgan
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 26, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Laughlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Condon, Michael Laughlin
- Original Score
- Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling
- Original Title
- Strange Behavior
- Country of Origin
- Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Bannon Glen, Endeavour Productions, Fay, Richwite, Hemdale, South Street Films, Gupta Film Services, Flavius Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Laughlin
Bill Condon, Michael Laughlin
Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling
Louis Horvath, Ronald Vidor
Petra von Oelffen
John Daly, David Hemmings, Antony I. Ginnane, John Barnett, William Fayman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Laughlin
Director
Bill Condon
Writer
Michael Laughlin
Writer
Louis Horvath
Director of Photography
Antony I. Ginnane
Producer
John Barnett
Producer
Susanna Moore
Production Design
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
Edgar Froese
Original Music Composer
Bruce Finlayson
Costume Design
Johannes Schmölling
Original Music Composer
Petra von Oelffen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Behavior
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What is Strange Behavior about?
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.
Who directed Strange Behavior?
Strange Behavior was directed by Michael Laughlin.
Who stars in Strange Behavior?
The principal cast of Strange Behavior includes Michael Murphy, Louise Fletcher, Dan Shor, Fiona Lewis, Arthur Dignam.
When was Strange Behavior released and how long is it?
Strange Behavior was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Strange Behavior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Behavior was composed by Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange Behavior?
Strange Behavior holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).