Crimewave (1985)
Extermination is not just a business. It's a way of life
1985 · PG-13 · 1h 23m · Comedy, Crime, Horror
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Horror
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.
Director: Sam Raimi
Writers: Ethan Coen, Sam Raimi, Joel Coen
Music by: Arlon Ober
Cinematography: Robert Primes
Editor: Michael Kelly, Kathie Weaver
Budget: $3M · Rated 5.5/10 by 172 viewers
Cast
Reed Birney as Vic AjaxLouise Lasser as Helene TrendSheree J. Wilson as NancyPaul L. Smith as Faron CrushBrion James as Arthur CoddishEdward R. Pressman as Ernest TrendBruce Campbell as Renaldo 'The Heel'Frances McDormand as NunAnne Cooper as NunBridget Hoffman as NunRichard Bright as Officer BrennanAntonio Fargas as Blind ManMore like this
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