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Rich Bonaduce reviews “The Crazies”

Rich’s Quickie: If you’re crazy for horror flicks, this remake doesn’t disappoint.

CRAZEE: This remake of the 1973 George Romero original does well. It especially uses lighting and open screen spaces effectively, allowing your imagination to suspect the next wave that either doesn’t come, or comes differently (or later) than expected. It also uses sound effects and interestingly crafted shots to up the ante on tension (you may never look through a keyhole or under a door ever again). There’s humor here and there, but it’s not a horror-comedy like ZOMBIELAND; and the humor never seems to be done in such a way that it’s out of place. Yes, there are familiar themes and plot points, but they are treated in a new way that generates genuine tension.

NUTS. Yes, it’s a remake, so you’ll largely know what’s coming — even if you haven’t seen the original 1973 version, because it has many of the stereotypical bio-zombie scenes. However, as I mentioned, the makers play on those standard expectations and make them something new and powerful. The zombie/horror fan crowd might actually wish for MORE gore, though.

Movie Grade: B

MPAA: Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references, violence and brief sexuality.
Director: Breck Eisner
Writers: Scott Kosar (screenplay) and Ray Wright (screenplay), and George A. Romero (1973 motion picture “The Crazies”)

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