The Crazies (2010)
A gripping horror thriller about a small town consumed by madness, a desperate couple fighting to survive, and a government with deadly secrets.
The Crazies - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Crazies
- Release Year: 2010
- Directed by: Breck Eisner
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Mystery, Horror, Action
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 41m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 26, 2010 (Canada - 18A), February 26, 2010 (United States - R), February 26, 2010 (United Kingdom - 15), May 27, 2010 (Germany - 18), June 9, 2010 (France - 12), August 20, 2010 (Brazil - 14), April 23, 2010 (Italy - VM14), May 27, 2010 (Spain - 18)
- Alternative Titles: A tébolyultak (HU), The Crazies Fuerchte deinen Naechsten (DE), 疯杀禁区 (CN), A Epidemia (BR), El Día Del Apocalipsis (AR), La città verrà distrutta all’alba (IT), Sed de Muerte (SV)
- Production Companies: Penn Station Entertainment, Participant, Overture Films, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, Paramount Vantage
- Production Countries: United Arab Emirates, United States of America
The Crazies - Plot
Four friends find themselves trapped in their small hometown after they discover their friends and neighbors going quickly and horrifically insane.
The Crazies - Trailer
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Fear thy neighbor.
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The Crazies - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Breck Eisner
Main Cast
- Timothy Olyphant
- Radha Mitchell
- Joe Anderson
- Danielle Panabaker
- Joe Reegan
- Glenn Morshower
- Gregory Sporleder
- Lynn Lowry
- Christie Lynn Smith
- Brett Rickaby
Writers
- Scott Kosar
- Ray Wright
Producers
- Michael Aguilar
- Rob Cowan
- Dean Georgaris
The Crazies - FAQs
Is The Crazies (2010) a remake of an older film?
Yes, The Crazies (2010) is a remake of George A. Romero’s 1973 horror film of the same name. While the original was a low-budget cult classic with strong political undertones, the 2010 version modernizes the premise with a bigger budget, slicker production, and a tighter focus on survival horror.
What is The Crazies (2010) about?
The Crazies follows a small-town sheriff and his wife as their quiet Iowa community is suddenly overtaken by a mysterious illness that turns residents violently insane. As the military moves in to contain the outbreak, the couple must fight to survive both infected neighbors and a government cover-up.
Where can you stream or watch The Crazies (2010)?
The Crazies (2010) is available to watch free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. It can also be streamed via The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home Free with ads. For digital purchase or rental, it is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Who are the main actors in The Crazies?
The Crazies stars Timothy Olyphant as Sheriff David Dutton and Radha Mitchell as his wife Judy. The supporting cast includes Joe Anderson as Deputy Russell Clank, Danielle Panabaker as Becca, Glenn Morshower as an intelligence officer, and Brett Rickaby as the first visibly infected resident.
What is the age rating for The Crazies (2010)?
The Crazies (2010) is rated R in the United States. The film contains strong bloody violence and gore, disturbing content, and some language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. In the UK it carries a 15 certificate, while Germany and Spain rated it 18.
Who directed The Crazies (2010)?
The Crazies (2010) was directed by Breck Eisner, known for his work on Sahara (2005). Eisner brought a lean, suspenseful approach to the material, emphasizing atmosphere and dread over pure spectacle. The screenplay was written by Scott Kosar and Ray Wright, adapting Romero’s original story.
Is there a post-credits scene in The Crazies (2010)?
Yes, The Crazies (2010) features a brief post-credits stinger. After the main credits roll, a satellite image pulls back to reveal another nearby city, implying the biological contamination has spread far beyond the original outbreak zone and hinting at a much larger catastrophe already underway.
How was The Crazies (2010) received by critics?
The Crazies (2010) earned generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes it holds a strong approval rating, praised for its tense pacing, strong lead performances from Timothy Olyphant and Radha Mitchell, and effective atmosphere. It was considered a well-crafted, above-average entry in the horror remake genre.
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