Basics in Behavior

Basics in Behavior unfolds in a grim and academically oppressive setting, where school life is far from ordinary. The video opens with Claire, a student trying to navigate her school day, which quickly devolves into a nightmare scenario. Her teachers, Miss Circle, Miss Thavel, and Miss Bloomie, embody strict and sinister figures, enforcing academic excellence in the most brutal manner imaginable. Throughout the day, Claire faces not only the challenge of her studies but also the relentless bullying from her classmates Edward, Zip, and Oliver, who exacerbate her plight with their disruptive antics.

A Spiral into Chaos

The tension escalates rapidly when Abbie, another student, fails a test, triggering a violent reaction from Miss Circle. This marks the beginning of a horrifying sequence of events where discipline crosses into the domain of murder. Miss Circle’s rage leads her to chase and ultimately kill Abbie in the corridors, an act witnessed by Lana, who soon meets a similar fate. The violence at the heart of this educational environment lays bare the extreme methods of control and punishment that pervade this seemingly typical school.

The Descent into Danger

As the story progresses, the peril intensifies for Claire, culminating in a chilling episode in the school library. Here, she is unexpectedly seized by a drone operated by her tormentors and dropped into a pit, a literal and metaphorical fall into danger. This event transitions into a nerve-wracking chase through the school’s hallways, with Claire desperately trying to evade her murderous teachers. The relentless pursuit showcases the school’s transformation from a place of learning to a terrifying labyrinth.

Engel’s Heroic Intervention

In a crucial moment of allyship, Engel, a fellow student, intervenes just as Miss Circle is about to strike a deadly blow on Claire. This act of bravery provides Claire with a momentary reprieve, allowing her to flee into further danger unknowingly. Her frantic escape leads her into Alice’s room, deceived by a sign misleadingly labeled as an “Exit.” This scene marks a significant turning point, as Claire’s entry into Alice’s room triggers a transformation from the paper world to a three-dimensional reality, underscoring the transformative horror enveloping the school.