


The Crazies
Four friends find themselves trapped in their small hometown after they discover their friends and neighbors going quickly and horrifically insane.
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Plot Summary
A deadly virus, turning the residents of a rural Iowa town into homicidal maniacs, sweeps through the community. Sheriff David Dutton and his wife, Judy, along with a few survivors, must fight their way out of the quarantined zone before they too succumb to the infection. The military's response is ruthless, viewing everyone within the zone as a threat.
Critical Reception
The 2010 remake of 'The Crazies' was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike, praised for its intense action, effective scares, and solid performances. While acknowledging its roots in the original George A. Romero film, it was commended for standing on its own as a competent and frightening modern horror flick.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its relentless pacing and intense action sequences.
- Commended for its effective jump scares and claustrophobic atmosphere.
- Noted for strong performances, particularly from Timothy Olyphant and Radha Mitchell.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's thrilling and suspenseful nature, highlighting the solid acting and its effectiveness as a modern horror remake. Some viewers found it to be a surprisingly engaging and well-executed take on the zombie/infected genre.
Fun Fact
The film's setting of Ogden Marsh, Iowa, is fictional. Much of the filming took place in and around Georgia, USA, utilizing locations like the city of Griffin and the rural landscapes surrounding it.
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