The Crazies is a 2010 American horror film directed by Breck Eisner. Written by Scott Kosar and Ray Wright, the film is a remake of the 1973 film of the same name by George A. Romero, who is also the executive producer and co-writer of the remake. The Crazies stars Timothy Olyphant and Radha Mitchell. The film takes place in the fictional town of Ogden Marsh, Pierce County, Iowa, "friendliest place on Earth," whose town water supply is accidentally infected with the "Trixie" virus. After an incubation period of 48 hours, this virus gradually transforms the mental state of the infected into... that of cold, calculating, depraved, bloodthirsty killers, who then prey on family and neighbors alike. The film was released on February 26, 2010 to largely positive reviews from critics, and was a box office success both domestically and internationally. In the town of Ogden Marsh, Iowa, David , the local sheriff enjoys a baseball game. His deputy, Russell , spots Rory Hamill, a local resident, entering the outfield holding a shotgun. David is forced to shoot and kill the unresponsive Rory.
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| Release date: | February 23, 2010 |
| Directed by: | Breck Eisner |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 101 Minutes |
| Producer: | Dean Georgaris, Rob Cowan, Michael Aguilar |
| Editor: | Billy Fox |
| Music by: | Mark Isham |
| Cinematography: | Maxime Alexandre |
| Screenplay by: | Scott Kosar, Ray Wright |
| Estimated budget: | $20,000,000 |
| Adapted from: | The Crazies |
| Genre: | Science Fiction, Thriller, Disaster, Action |