The Crazies

"Why are the good people dying?"

Mar 16 1973 R 1h 43m
Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

Citizens of a small town are infected by a biological weapon that causes its victims to become violently insane. As uninfected citizens struggle to survive, the military readies its own response.

Plot

A biological weapon gone awry is only the start of problems in the little town of Evan's City, Pennsylvania. Bouts of insanity in the populace are leading to murder and rioting, until the US Army turns up - and things really start going to hell.

Written by

Paul McCollough, George A. Romero

Directed by

George A. Romero

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Pittsburgh Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
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15,434
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
63
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