The Crazies

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The Crazies

R

2010

1h 41m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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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 Dutton and his wife and two companions must band together to find a way out before madness and death overtake them.

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Critics Consensus

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.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

01/03/2011

[A] respectable update.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Thiago B

Nov 30

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.

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Althàf Frost S

Nov 28

I watched it only for Danielle Panabaker

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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.

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Julio C

@Juliosurfer Oct 19

Good new era zombie movie.

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Shawn R

@satiable Sep 26

Just a great crazy flick all around.

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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.

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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 Dutton and his wife 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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