The Crazies (2010)
A relentless, high-octane nightmare unfolds as friends confront their chillingly insane small-town neighbors.
Four friends find themselves trapped in their small hometown after they discover their friends and neighbors going quickly and horrifically insane.
How intense is The Crazies?
The Crazies is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Crazies feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulchillinghigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Crazies
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Crazies for you?
Is The Crazies scary?
Yes, properly. The Crazies is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Crazies gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Crazies sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Crazies OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Crazies?
The Crazies runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream The Crazies?
The Crazies is streaming on Kanopy.
Does The Crazies have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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