Crimewave 1985
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56 Reviews
44%
Gummy
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SplatA pair of whacked-out cartoon-like exterminator/hitmen kill the owner of a burglar-alarm company, and stalk the partner who hired them, his wife, and a nerd framed for the murder, who tells the story in flashback from the electric chair.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Vic Ajax
as Helene Trend
as Nancy
as Faron Crush
as Arthur Coddish
as Ernest Trend
as Renaldo 'The Heel'
as Nun
as Nun
as Nun
Director:
Writer:
Sam Raimi, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Stars:
Reed Birney, Louise Lasser, Sheree J. Wilson, Paul L. Smith, Brion James, Edward R. Pressman, Bruce Campbell, Frances McDormand, Anne Cooper, Bridget Hoffman,
Genres:
Comedy,Crime,Horror
Release Date:
1985 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
83 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Crimewave
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
SR
EC
JC
Cast
as Vic Ajax
as Helene Trend
as Nancy
as Faron Crush
as Arthur Coddish
as Ernest Trend
as Renaldo 'The Heel'
as Nun
as Nun
as Nun
as Officer Brennan
as Blind Man
as Donald Odegard
as Mr. Yarman
as Colonel Rodgers
as Jack Elroy
as Jack Elroy Jr.
as Officer Garvey
as Cheap Dish
as Governor
as Hardened Convict
as Executioner
as Guard #1
as Guard #2
as Priest
as Old Woman
as Muscleman
as Grizzled Veteran
as Weatherman
as Announcer
as Bandleader
as Waiter
as Fat Waiter
as Reporter at execution (uncredited)
as Reporter at execution (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Bar patron in Rialto (uncredited)
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