The Crazies

2010

"Sanity is a luxury no one can afford."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El Día Del Apocalipsis^? 🇩🇪 DE: The Crazies Fuerchte deinen Naechsten^? 🇵🇹 PT: A Epidemia^? 🇮🇹 IT: La città verrà distrutta all'alba^? 🇨🇳 ZH: 疯杀禁区^? All international titles (7) →

Action Mystery Horror 101 min 6.5/10

Synopsis

The Crazies is a movie released in 2010.

The Crazies is a 2010 film that blends action, mystery, and horror to create a tense and unsettling atmosphere. Set in a small town, the story unfolds as a mysterious toxin contaminates the water supply, leading to violent and irrational behavior among the residents. The once peaceful community quickly descends into chaos, forcing a small group of survivors to confront the dangers posed not only by the infected townspeople but also by a government response that adds to the tension. The film explores themes of paranoia, survival, and the fragility of societal order when faced with an unseen threat. As the characters navigate their crumbling environment, they are challenged to make difficult decisions that test their humanity and resolve. The Crazies effectively combines elements of horror and suspense while maintaining an engaging narrative that keeps viewers on edge, making it a noteworthy entry in the genre. The atmosphere is charged with dread, inviting the audience to ponder the implications of fear and contagion within a confined setting.

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category	Level	Indicator
Violence	4/5
Sexual Content	1/5
Language	2/5
Drugs / Alcohol	1/5
Frightening Elements	4/5

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Violence

The film contains intense violence, including scenes of people attacking one another, gun violence, and depictions of injuries and death.

Sexual Content

There are minimal instances of sexual content, primarily suggested situations without explicit detail.

Language

Mild profanity is used throughout the film, including some strong language.

Drugs / Alcohol

There are brief mentions of alcohol consumption, but no significant focus on drug use.

Frightening Elements

The movie includes numerous frightening elements, including suspenseful scenes, jump scares, and a pervasive sense of dread.

Summary for parents:

The Crazies is a horror film with intense violence and frightening themes that may not be suitable for younger viewers. It contains mild sexual content and language. Parents should consider the film's graphic nature and themes of survival against a terrifying outbreak when deciding if it is appropriate for their children.

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Box Office

Budget: $20,000,000

Revenue: $54,956,140

Profit $34,956,140

ROI +174.8% (2.7x)

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Cast of The Crazies

Timothy Olyphant

David

Radha Mitchell

Judy

Joe Anderson

Russell

Danielle Panabaker

Becca

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Production Companies

Participant

Paramount Vantage

Overture Films

Image Nation Abu Dhabi

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Crazies

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• The Crazies was filmed in various locations in Pennsylvania, including the town of Evans City, which also served as the filming site for the original Night of the Living Dead.

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• The film features a haunting score composed by David Buckley, which enhances the tension and unsettling atmosphere throughout the movie.

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• Timothy Olyphant, who played the lead role of David, had been a fan of the original 1973 film and was excited to take on the remake.

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• In one scene, a character is seen carrying a weapon that is supposed to be a shotgun, but it is clearly a prop that is not functional, as the barrel is not realistic.

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• The Crazies is part of a wave of horror remakes that gained popularity in the late 2000s, alongside films like Dawn of the Dead and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

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• The film includes a scene where a character is seen wearing a shirt with the logo of a fictional company that had appeared in another popular horror film, serving as a nod to genre fans.

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• The filmmakers used practical effects and makeup to create the disturbing transformations seen in the townspeople, which added a level of realism to the horror.

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