Disturbing Behavior

A high school senior who moves to Cradle Bay after his brother Allen's suicide. He is skeptical of the Blue Ribbons at first, but desperate to fit in without sacrificing his moral compass. Steve's leadership emerges as he tries to protect his friends while uncovering the town's secrets.

Steve's ally and love interest who becomes a target of the Blue Ribbon crowd. She embodies courage and resilience, challenging the group’s rules while seeking the truth about the town’s strange behavior. Rachel shows loyalty to friends and a willingness to confront danger.

A charismatic psychiatrist who leads the Blue Ribbons program and orchestrates the mind-control experiments. He exudes control and manipulation, masking his true aims with a veneer of benevolence. His actions reveal the danger of powerful professionals who place order over ethics.

An outspoken former burnout who advocates the mind-control theory and catalogs others' transformations. He believes in the necessity of reprogramming and serves as a chilling reminder of the town’s fear-driven compliance. Gavin's insistence heightens Steve's suspicion and drives key confrontations.

A friendly, protective janitor who becomes a surprising ally to Steve and Rachel. He knows more than he initially reveals and helps guide the teens toward the truth. His deaths or injuries anchor the film’s emotional stakes.

Steve's younger sister who receives tutoring from Lorna and becomes entangled in the Blue Ribbon dynamics. She navigates family and school pressures, acting as a catalyst for Steve's protective instincts. Her role highlights the collateral impact of mind-control on siblings.

A boisterous Blue Ribbon member whose aggression surfaces when attracted to Rachel. His volatile outbursts illustrate the volatility of faction loyalty and the violence behind the club's polished image.

A Blue Ribbon member who experiences intense, episodic violence when aroused or stressed. Her condition embodies the dangerous side of the Ribbons' controls and their fragility under pressure. Lorna's bursts push the protagonists to act and seek safety.