Crimewave(1985)
Extermination is not just a business. It's a way of life
Crimewave Synopsis
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.
Crimewave (1985) is a comedy, crime and horror film directed by Sam Raimi, released on April 12, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Reed Birney, Louise Lasser, Sheree J. Wilson and Paul L. Smith. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 176 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Raimi
- Writers:
- Sam Raimi, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Producers:
- Robert Tapert
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Primes
- Composer:
- Arlon Ober
- Production:
- Renaissance Pictures, Embassy Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,101
- Status:
- Released
Crimewave (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Crimewave before you stream it.
Crimewave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Reed Birney
as Vic Ajax
Louise Lasser
as Helene Trend
Sheree J. Wilson
as Nancy
Paul L. Smith
as Faron Crush
Brion James
as Arthur Coddish
Edward R. Pressman
as Ernest Trend
Bruce Campbell
as Renaldo 'The Heel'
Frances McDormand
as Nun
Anne Cooper
as Nun
Bridget Hoffman
as Nun
Richard Bright
as Officer Brennan
Antonio Fargas
as Blind Man
Key crew
Directed by Sam Raimi, written by Sam Raimi, Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, produced by Robert Tapert.
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Crimewave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 176 ratings.
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Crimewave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crimewave online?
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Crimewave (1985) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Crimewave?
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The main cast of Crimewave (1985) includes Reed Birney, Louise Lasser, Sheree J. Wilson, Paul L. Smith and Brion James. The film was directed by Sam Raimi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crimewave released?
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Crimewave was released on April 12, 1985 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Crimewave worth watching?
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Crimewave (1985) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 176 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Crimewave?
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Yes. The official Crimewave trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.