Disturbia

Disturbia is a 2007 American psychological thriller film directed by D. J. Caruso, with a screenplay by Christopher B. Landon, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window. It stars Shia LaBeouf as Kale Brecht, with Sarah Roemer, Aaron Yoo, and David Morse in supporting roles. The story follows Kale, a teenager under house arrest after a reckless incident, who begins spying on his neighbors from his bedroom window. When he suspects his elusive next-door neighbor, Mr. Turner, of murder, Kale enlists his friends to help investigate, turning his quiet suburban street into a dangerous web of secrets.

After Kale's house arrest is ordered, he installs surveillance equipment and, with his friends, observes suspicious activity around the neighborhood. They gather evidence that suggests Turner is a killer who has murdered several people, prompting Turner to consider them a threat. Kale's plan to expose Turner leads to a dangerous confrontation, and the authorities ultimately intervene to arrest Turner. The climactic sequence tests Kale's willingness to blur the lines between observation and action, and it strains his relationships with his friends and family.

Production and release: Disturbia was produced by DreamWorks Pictures and distributed by Paramount Pictures, and was released in April 2007. The film was shot in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Reception and impact: The film received mixed-to-positive reviews for its suspense, pacing, and LaBeouf's performance, while some critics found its premise derivative of Rear Window. It was a commercial success, grossing around $119 million worldwide.