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Crimewave

PG-1319851h 23mSam Raimi
IMDb 5.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 57% · Metacritic 34

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"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.

ComedyCrimeHorror
HitmanElectric ChairScrewball ComedyExterminator

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What is Crimewave (1985) about?

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.

Who stars in Crimewave?

Crimewave stars Reed Birney (Vic Ajax), Louise Lasser (Helene Trend), Sheree J. Wilson (Nancy), Paul L. Smith (Faron Crush), Brion James (Arthur Coddish). The film was directed by Sam Raimi.

How long is Crimewave?

Crimewave has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG-13.

Is Crimewave worth watching?

Crimewave holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 57. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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