The novel "Rear Window" by Cornell Woolrich, which served as an inspiration for the plot of "Disturbia," was published, presenting a suspenseful story of a man spying on his neighbors.
Alfred Hitchcock's film "Rear Window," which inspired the thematic elements of "Disturbia," was released, featuring a suspense thriller about voyeurism and suspicion of a neighbor.
Principal photography and production work for the movie "Disturbia" began, marking the creation phase of the film.
The movie "Disturbia," a teen thriller inspired by Hitchcock's "Rear Window," premiered in theaters to audiences.
Kale is placed under house arrest after assaulting a teacher, starting his three-month house arrest.
Kale starts using binoculars and a telescope to watch his neighbors as a way to pass time during house arrest.
Kale suspects his neighbor, Mr. Turner, is engaged in illegal activities after observing odd behavior.
Kale meets and befriends Ashley, a girl next door, initiating a budding relationship.
Kale, Ashley, and his friend Ronnie start actively investigating Mr. Turner’s activities together.
Kale collects physical evidence and video recordings suggesting Mr. Turner's criminal behavior.
Mr. Turner realizes he’s being watched and begins to threaten Kale and his friends.
Kale confronts Mr. Turner leading to a struggle that results in Mr. Turner’s arrest.
Kale's three-month house arrest is completed and he regains freedom.