Crimewave

[EricNR 1]

A slapstick comedy/horror/drama written by the Cohen brothers and directed by Sam Raimi, each in their sophmore outing: it's Crimewave (1985)!

 

This was Raimi's first time working on a studio production and apparently it didn't go well. The wikipedia page for the film has long section on the production problems taken mainly from Bruce Campbell's memoir.

 

Here's a paragraph plot summary (from Film Junk):

The movie follows two psychotic hitmen who double as exterminators (played by Brion James and Paul Smith). They are hired by the co-owner of a security company to eliminate his partner, who is trying to sell the business behind his back to Renaldo aka “The Heel” (Bruce Campbell). Along the way a number of people accidentally cross paths with the hitmen, leading to a series of goofy chase scenes and cartoony murders, until they encounter a nerdy security technician (Reed Birney) who is trying to win the heart of a girl (Sheree J. Wilson).

 

You can watch the entire movie on YouTube, but for a taste, here'

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There's just so much material. I think it would make a great podcast. Even if they don't use it, every fan of bad movies should watch this film.

 

"Here's one for all the folks everywhere!"

[jarrycanada 2483]

I seem to always get this movie mixed up with this other movie named crimewave from the same year but it's a canadian film. that was right to cable. not sure it ever really played in any real theater.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoGk_QL2xnw