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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 45.8 / 100
1985·Comedy / Crime / Horror·1h 26m

CRIMEWAVE

“Extermination is not just a business. It's a way of life”

A 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.

Above the Line
Sam Raimi·DirectorSam Raimi·WriterEthan Coen·WriterRobert Primes·Director of PhotographyArlon Ober·Original Music ComposerMichael Kelly·Editor
Cast
Reed Birney·Vic AjaxLouise Lasser·Helene TrendSheree J. Wilson·NancyPaul L. Smith·Faron CrushBrion James·Arthur CoddishEdward R. Pressman·Ernest TrendBruce Campbell·Renaldo 'The Heel'Frances McDormand·NunAnne Cooper·NunBridget Hoffman·Nun
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 2
Sam Raimi·DirectorJohn Cameron·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Sam Raimi·WriterEthan Coen·WriterJoel Coen·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert Primes·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
Michael Kelly·EditorKathie Weaver·EditorKaye Davis·Editor
Sound & Music· 9
Arlon Ober·Original Music ComposerBarbara J. Boguski·ADR EditorDuane Hartzell·Dialogue EditorBurr Huntington·Sound MixerDick Le Grand·Sound Effects EditorDon MacDougall·Sound Re-Recording MixerGlenn Richter·Boom OperatorCharles Ewing Smith·Sound Effects EditorDavid Lewis Yewdall·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 3
Kurt Rauf·PropsKim Thrasher·Set DresserDeborah K. Larsen·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Robert Tapert·ProducerEdward R. Pressman·Executive ProducerIrvin Shapiro·Executive ProducerBarbara Claman·CastingBruce Campbell·Co-ProducerCary Glieberman·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Martin Bresin·Special EffectsWilliam D. Harrison·Special Effects Assistant
By the Numbers
45.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5K
ROI -100%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Crimewave's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Chaotic, Bizarre
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a collage of scenes and characters. At the top, two men are prominently displayed against a backdrop of lightning and a city skyline. ”

horrorromance
Key Elements
Electrified RodsBouquetVintage TruckDagger
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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