If you're a fan of the unsettling psychological thriller 'Disturbing Behavior' (1998), you'll love these 10 similarly eerie movies and shows. This article explores films and series that share its themes of mind control, dark secrets, and teenage rebellion, perfect for fans craving more chilling stories.

The Wicker Man (1973)
Description: A folk horror masterpiece about a policeman investigating a disappearance on a remote island with pagan rituals, creating an atmosphere of creeping dread.
Fact: The film was heavily edited for its original US release, with nearly 20 minutes of footage removed.


Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Description: A chilling tale of paranoia and identity loss as alien duplicates replace humans, emphasizing psychological terror and societal conformity.
Fact: The film's iconic final scene was reshot after test audiences found the original ending too bleak.


The Craft (1996)
Description: A dark coming-of-age story about teenage girls dabbling in witchcraft, exploring themes of power, alienation, and the dangers of unchecked ambition.
Fact: The filmmakers consulted real Wiccans to ensure the rituals depicted were authentic, though some liberties were taken for dramatic effect.


The Faculty (1998)
Description: A high school setting where students uncover a sinister conspiracy involving alien parasites taking over their peers, blending teen drama with body horror.
Fact: The script was originally written as a more serious horror film but was later reworked to include dark humor and a more youthful tone.


Ginger Snaps (2000)
Description: A metaphorical horror film using lycanthropy as an allegory for puberty, focusing on sisterhood and the terrifying transition into adulthood.
Fact: The film was shot in just 24 days on a modest budget but has since become a cult classic in feminist horror.


The Stepford Wives (2004)
Description: A satirical horror about a seemingly perfect suburban community where women are being replaced by compliant replicas, examining gender roles and conformity.
Fact: The film's production was notoriously troubled, with multiple rewrites and reshoots changing the tone significantly.


The Village (2004)
Description: A period horror-thriller about an isolated community hiding dark secrets, playing with themes of fear, control, and the nature of civilization.
Fact: The entire village set was built from scratch in a nature preserve, with strict rules to avoid damaging the environment.


The Invisible (2007)
Description: A supernatural mystery following a teenager who becomes invisible after a violent encounter, exploring themes of redemption and unseen connections.
Fact: The film is based on a Swedish novel and was originally set to be a much darker psychological thriller.


The Covenant (2006)
Description: A supernatural thriller about a secret society of young men with magical powers, dealing with themes of legacy, power struggles, and hidden darkness.
Fact: The film's visual effects were created by the same team behind 'The Matrix' trilogy.


Get Out (2017)
Description: A psychological horror that explores racial tensions through the lens of a sinister conspiracy in an affluent white community.
Fact: Jordan Peele initially considered making the film as a documentary before deciding on the horror format.
