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Strange Behavior

Movie·1981·Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery·1h 39m·5.5 (69)·Directed by Michael Laughlin

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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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Michael MurphyMichael MurphyJohn BradyLouise FletcherLouise FletcherBarbara MooreheadDan ShorDan ShorPete BradyFiona LewisFiona LewisGwen ParkinsonArthur DignamArthur DignamDr. Le Sange / NagelDey YoungDey YoungCarolineMarc McClureMarc McClureOliver MyerhoffScott BradyScott BradyShea

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