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.
Direction
David Nutter's X-Files pedigree shows in every paranoid frame.
Score
Industrial rock soundtrack that screams 1998 in the best way.
Director
David Nutter
James Marsden
Steve Clark
Katie Holmes
Rachel Wagner
Nick Stahl
Gavin Strick
Bruce Greenwood
Dr. Edgar Caldicott
William Sadler
Newberry
Chad Donella
U.V.
Katharine Isabelle
Lindsay Clark
Tobias Mehler
Andy
Steve Railsback
Officer Cox
Terry David Mulligan
Mr. Clark
Susan Hogan
Mrs. Clark
A.J. Buckley
Charles 'Chug' Roman
Tygh Runyan
Dickie Atkinson
Crystal Cass
Lorna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film was heavily re-edited by the studio, cutting nearly 20 minutes including an entire subplot about Steve's dead brother. Director David Nutter disowned the theatrical cut.
Released months before The Faculty and alongside Pleasantville, it was part of a 1998 wave of films interrogating suburban conformity through teen horror. It lost, but cult status found it anyway.
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Disturbing behavior, urban legends, and the faculty. 1998 was the best year ever.
@charlesderosas5577 607
"Hey! Teacher! LEAVE THEM KIDS ALONE!" I freaking LOVE this movie!
@Jackie-Gremlin-Ghost 289
A classic teen film with a 90s vibe and a great soundtrack. It was a cooler time back then.
@boltonpete 118
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