Strange Behavior(1981)
Town population is down... about six feet
Strange Behavior 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.
Strange Behavior (1981) is a science fiction, horror and mystery film directed by Michael Laughlin, released on October 16, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Michael Murphy, Louise Fletcher, Dan Shor and Fiona Lewis. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Laughlin
- Writers:
- Bill Condon, Michael Laughlin
- Producers:
- Antony I. Ginnane, John Barnett
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Horvath
- Composer:
- Christopher Franke
- Production:
- Bannon Glen, Endeavour Productions, Fay, Richwite, Hemdale, South Street Films, Gupta Film Services, Flavius Films
- Status:
- Released
Strange Behavior (1981) Trailer
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Strange Behavior Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Strange Behavior.
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Strange Behavior Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Murphy
as John Brady
Louise Fletcher
as Barbara Moorehead
Dan Shor
as Pete Brady
Fiona Lewis
as Gwen Parkinson
Arthur Dignam
as Dr. Le Sange / Nagel
Dey Young
as Caroline
Marc McClure
as Oliver Myerhoff
Scott Brady
as Shea
Charles Lane
as Donovan
Elizabeth Cheshire
as Lucy Brown
Beryl Te Wiata
as Mrs. Haskell
- Jim Boelsen
Jim Boelsen
as Waldo
Key crew
Directed by Michael Laughlin, written by Bill Condon and Michael Laughlin, produced by Antony I. Ginnane and John Barnett.
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Strange Behavior Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 71 ratings.
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Strange Behavior – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Strange Behavior online?
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Strange Behavior (1981) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Chilling and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Bloodstream. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Strange Behavior?
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The main cast of Strange Behavior (1981) includes Michael Murphy, Louise Fletcher, Dan Shor, Fiona Lewis and Arthur Dignam. The film was directed by Michael Laughlin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Strange Behavior released?
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Strange Behavior was released on October 16, 1981 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Strange Behavior worth watching?
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Strange Behavior (1981) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Strange Behavior?
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Yes. The official Strange Behavior trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.