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The Crazies

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Anarchy reigns when an unknown toxin turns the peaceful citizens of Ogden Marsh into bloodthirsty lunatics. In an effort to contain the spread of the infection, authorities blockade the town and use deadly force to keep anyone from getting in or out. Now trapped among killers, Sheriff Dutten (Timothy Olyphant) and his wife (Radha Mitchell) and two companions must band together to find a way out before madness and death overtake them.
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Tense, nicely shot, and uncommonly intelligent, The Crazies is a horror remake that, unusually, works.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/11/2017
D
Mediocre acting and a tired plotline ruins what's left of the movie. Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 01/03/2011
[A] respectable update. Go to Full Review Peter Rainer Christian Science Monitor 01/03/2011
B-
While it loses the charm of Romero's low-budget clunkiness, it is in all other regards superior. Go to Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 15
4/5
The aesthetic upgrade from the original makes this the rare instance in which a reboot is just as good, if not better, than the source material. Go to Full Review Justin Brown Medium Popcorn 11/06/2024
3/5
It's not the most original film but Timothy Olyphant held this down as the lead. It's a harrowing story that has a dark ending, which hurts your desire to rewatch this but it's still solid. Go to Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn 11/06/2024
3/5
While this does have many beats that are similar to films in this genre, the leads were strong and there was some haunting imagery that makes this an interesting watch. The opening baseball scene is really effective. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Thiago B 6d The Crazies struggles to deliver a coherent story, leaving the audience confused and disengaged. The plot is uneven and predictable, with moments that feel forced or unnecessary. The characters lack depth and development, making it difficult to connect with their struggles or motivations. Performances are generally flat, and the dialogue often feels unnatural or clichéd. Pacing is inconsistent, dragging in some parts and rushing through others, which disrupts any sense of tension or suspense. Technical aspects such as cinematography and editing are average at best, failing to enhance the narrative or create a compelling atmosphere. While there may be small moments of interest, they are not enough to save the film from feeling incomplete and underwhelming. Overall, A Epidemia is a disappointing watch that does not fully capitalize on its potential and leaves the viewer unsatisfied. See more Althàf Frost S Nov 28 I watched it only for Danielle Panabaker See more Jack F @MovieFan111 Nov 19 Definitely not my favorite. But SUPERB title. Just a wasted opportunity. Of course I live Timothy Olyphant. This could have been a really gory, really entertaining gorefest zombie movie. But... it wasn't... Honestly I don't really remember anything from it either. See more Julio C. @Juliosurfer Oct 19 Good new era zombie movie. See more Shawn R Sep 26 Just a great crazy flick all around. See more Clarence H. @clarencew Sep 23 A terrific movie on every level. This is an example of the remake being way better than the original. Scary & tense from start to finish. Excellent. See more Read all reviews
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Breck Eisner

Director

Timothy Olyphant

Sheriff David Dutton

Radha Mitchell

Dr. Judy Dutton

Joe Anderson

Russell Clank

Danielle Panabaker

Becca Darling

Christie Lynn Smith

Deardra Farnum

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Synopsis Anarchy reigns when an unknown toxin turns the peaceful citizens of Ogden Marsh into bloodthirsty lunatics. In an effort to contain the spread of the infection, authorities blockade the town and use deadly force to keep anyone from getting in or out. Now trapped among killers, Sheriff Dutten (Timothy Olyphant) and his wife (Radha Mitchell) and two companions must band together to find a way out before madness and death overtake them.
Director
Breck Eisner
Producer
Rob Cowan, Michael Aguilar, Dean Georgaris
Screenwriter
Ray Wright, Scott Kosar
Distributor
Overture Films
Production Co
Participant Media
Rating
R (Language|Bloody Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$39.1M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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