Crazies (1973)
Anno di uscita: 1973
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: The Crazies, Code Name: Trixie, The Mad People, O Exército do Extermínio, Cosmos 859
Regista: George A. Romero
Writer: George A. Romero, Paul McCollough
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: A.C. Croft
Società: Pittsburgh Films
Genere: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
Budget: 275.000
Premi & Simili
Premi: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: small town, biological weapon, quarantine, pennsylvania, usa, murder, disease, scientist, epidemic, death, military police, virus, plague, germ warfare
Storia
In the small town of Evans City, Pennsylvania, a military plane crashes carrying a biological weapon meant to drive people insane and turn them into violent killers. The weapon leaks, infecting the townspeople who begin displaying signs of madness, leading to murders and riots. The US Army arrives to contain the situation but exacerbates it by opening fire on civilians, turning Evans City into a battleground.
Riassunto
Crazies is a horror thriller directed by George A. Romero, released in 1973. It's a cautionary tale about the dangers of biological warfare and the military's overreaction to crises. The film is known for its gritty realism and social commentary on the Vietnam War era.
