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In Ogden Marsh, Iowa, a small town of just over 1200 people, there is something happening that is making the citizens act homicidal. Sheriff David Dutton is forced to kill a resident and another kills his wife and son. Following the discovery of a downed plane and a dead pilot things really begin to get out of hand. This is a well written and directed movie with a great cast. It is so realistic that you could actually believe it may have happened already. This is a r emake of the 1973 film of the same name. Much of the filming was done in Middle Georgia, and Lenox, Iowa. The movie keeps you entertained throughout, however the ending is somewhat predictable. The cast includes: Timothy Olyphant as David Dutton, Radha Mitchell as Judy Dutton, Joe Anderson as Russell Clank, Danielle Panabaker as Becca Darling, Brett Rickaby as William (Bill) Farnum, Preston Bailey as Nicholas Farnum, Christie Lynn Smith as Deardra Farnum, Glenn Morshower as Intelligence Officer, Lisa K. Wyatt as Peggy Hamill, Larry Cedar as Principal Ben Sandborn, Joe Reegan as Pvt. Billy Babcock and Justin Welborn as Curt Hammil I would get this movie if you are into suspense movies that keep you on the edge of your seat.Read full review
It is clear that the current cycle of horror remakes is far from over and the results so far have for the most part been surprisingly good. This trend continues with 'The Crazies'- a reinvention of George Romero's little-seen 1973 original. The plot is beyond simple: a biological agent gets into the water supply of a small town in Iowa called Ogden Marsh and turns the inhabitants into homicidal maniacs. Things get even worse when a US Army unit initiates a brutal containment operation where shooting first and not bothering to ask questions is the order of the day. The film wastes little time building up to the first outbreak of insanity and then chillingly portrays how the town's social fabric is obliterated at break-neck speed. There is an abundance of scary moments, inventive gore, and even some very black humor. Some moments are so intensely suspenseful that time seems to practically stand still. All the cast play their parts well; including Timothy Olyphant as the town sheriff, Joe Anderson as his deputy, and Radha Mitchell as the town doctor. The minimalist soundtrack is also strikingly effective. All in all, this film is a treat for horror fans and for anyone looking for an intense night out at the movies.Read full review
The movie attempts to create the shock value starting right in the beginning of the movie. In summary, the movie is about a small town in which the residents start going nuts. The movie attempts to capture a plot at the beginning as well but does a poor job in my opinion. There are only a few clues at the beginning that help you understand the movie. The movie appears to be somewhat realistic in the event of a pandemic. The main characters, however, seem to have 9 lives throughout the movie. I have never seen as much happen to the main characters and they keep on ticking! A good movie to watch for a quick scare but not an excellent one. If you are into the zombie movement, you may enjoy the movie more. Overall, an ok movie to rent, not purchase.
I bought this for my husband. He loves Horror genre. He has watched this over and over. Highly recommended.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I bought it as used movie and it came in great shape. I’m very pleased.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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