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Format: VHS
May 1998
Not Rated
Recording Mode: Mono
Sound: HiFi
103 min.
Color
Extra Info: Collector's Edition
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Movie Description
From the director of zombie classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD comes this chilling film about biological warfare. Made in the shadow of both Vietnam and Watergate, THE CRAZIES is a grim allegory about a government conspiracy against the public that ultimately results in genocide.
The story is set in director George Romero's home state of Pennsylvania. In the film, a government plane carrying a dangerous virus crashes near the small town of Evans City. The virus finds its way into the town's drinking water, turning everyone who is exposed to it into a murderous lunatic. Firefighter David (Will McMillan) and his pregnant wife, Judy (Lane Carroll), remain unaffected but face great danger in trying to escape the town, which has been quarantined by the US army, whose members lurk around every corner, clad in gas masks and protective suits. The President is often depicted as a detached talking head, offering no hope to citizens trapped by the mistakes of his administration.
Similar in tone and structure to his DEAD trilogy, Romero's film overcomes a visibly limited budget to create a colorful 1970s genre film that neatly captures the feeling of governmental distrust that was characteristic of the Vietnam era. With both a social message and plenty of splatter, THE CRAZIES is an underrated but appealing horror film.
Synopsis
With THE CRAZIES, director George Romero aims for the jugular again. A small Pennsylvanian town goes berserk when its water supply is tainted by a biological warfare virus, pitting frenzied neighbors against each other and ushering in a mysterious occupying army.
Film Notes
Theatrical Release: March 16, 1973
Cinematographer William Hinzman is also an actor, and appeared as the Cemetary Zombie at the beginning of director George Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.
The closing credits theme song, "Heaven Help Us," was written by Melissa Manchester and Carole Bayer-Sager.
George Romero appears as mayor of Evansville in the film.
Industry Reviews
"...It's still a lean little thriller..."
Total Film - Jamie Russell (08/01/2003)
"..Romero's bio-disaster movie carries the allegorical import of his strongest work..."
Sight and Sound - Matthew Leyland (09/01/2003)
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