The Crazies: A Dive into Madness

Ok, so I’ve just watched “The Crazies,” and let me tell you, it’s one heck of a wild ride. Directed by Breck Eisner, this 2010 remake of George A. Romero’s original has Timothy Olyphant front and center. You know him, the charming cowboy from “Justified” – here he’s the sheriff trying to maintain order while, well, the world goes to hell.

Imagine this: a quiet American town, the kind they always show in those nostalgic travel shows. Suddenly, everyone starts flipping out like they’re in a midsommar rävspel. It’s not a zombie movie, but close enough to give you those classic Romero frights. The film tries to dive into psychological dread along with the chaos, and that’s where it hits the mark, sort of.

I think the strongest element here is how the eerie music and sound design make you feel constantly on edge, like when you’re in Liseberg’s spooky house, even if you know it’s just fake skeletons. But I can’t ignore how some plot points felt as predictable as svensk smörgĺsbord. It’s like, come on, there’s always someone hiding that bite.

The outbreak reminds me of that time during a midsummer party at the stuga when my cousin Roger insisted on using those Google translate Swedish fish and got everyone in a fit of confusion. That’s what this movie does—it throws the norm out the window and watches the chaos unfold.

What really sticks with you is the unsettling question: what if your safe little world suddenly spiralled outta control? It taps into that primal fear, you know, the one that makes you check the locks twice when you’re home alone late at night.

This flick isn’t the cream of the crop, but sometimes you just want to see a sheriff take on a town gone nuts. If you’re in for some controlled craziness, give it a shot.

Check the trailer below