Crimewave (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Crimewave is a 1986 comedy horror film directed by Sam Raimi, starring Brion James and Louise Lasser. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $5,101 worldwide. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crimewave About?
The premise of Crimewave without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Canadian girl recounts her family's strange encounter with Steve, a frustrated writer deeply inspired by film noir. Unable to overcome his creative block, Steve seeks help from the mysterious Dr. Jolly. Their collaboration unexpectedly leads to a bizarre and escalating series of chaotic events, plunging them all into a darkly comedic nightmare.
Crimewave Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mouth zoom
- troubled production
- parody comedy
- female pedal pumping
- maximalism
- nerd
- spoof
- goofball
- absurd humor
- wild chase
- foot chase
- scene after end credits
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- slapstick comedy
- false accusation
- thrown through a window
- technician
- strong man
- spying
- sole black character dies cliche
- punched in the face
- plot hole
- newspaper
- knocked unconscious
- interrupted execution
- hit by a car
- hired killer
- fight on a car roof
- falling off a bridge
- dishwasher
- death
- dead body
- dark comedy
- dance contest
- damsel in distress
- cult movie cast
- exploding car
- car chase
- burning car
- broke
- binoculars
- baseball bat
- anti hero
- abduction
- one word title
- cult director
- nun
- heel
- electrocution
- cult film
- nightclub
Crimewave Cast
Brion James leads the cast, with Louise Lasser. Directed by Sam Raimi.
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Director Sam Raimi
More from Sam Raimi
More films directed by Sam Raimi, best-rated first: Send Help, Spider-Man 2, A Simple Plan and Evil Dead II.
Crimewave Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Crimewave 34 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 55% User score
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Crimewave Plot Summary
What happens in Crimewave from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Victor Ajax finds himself on the brink of death, strapped into an electric chair that hums ominously below him, a vivid flashback reveals the tangled events that led him to this precarious situation. Once a hopeful young technician at Trend-Odegard Security, Victor worked closely with the enigmatic Mr. Trend and his shrewd partner, Odegard. When Odegard’s duplicitous scheme to sell the company to the fearsome Renaldo “The Heel” was uncovered, Mr. Trend took extreme actions to safeguard their enterprise, engaging two skilled eliminators dedicated to removing any obstacles in their way.
Full summary
The whole story of Crimewave, scene by scene
Crimewave Box Office
Crimewave grossed $5,101 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.1K
- US & Canada
- $5.1K
Crimewave Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Crimewave.
How Well Do You Know Crimewave?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Victor Ajax hold at Trend-Odegard Security?
Cars in Crimewave
21 cars on screen, including the 1951 GMC New Design Panel and the 1958 Cadillac Series 62.
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1951 GMC New Design Panel Main role -
1958 Cadillac Series 62 Important role -
1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Important role -
1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Important role
Crimewave Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “XYZ Murders” and “Ola de crímenes, ola de risas”.
- Also known as
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- XYZ Murders
- Ola de crímenes, ola de risas
- Mort sur le gril
- Ring - Så Mördar Vi!
- Onda de Crime
- I due criminali più pazzi del mondo
- Mort sur le grill
- Crimewave (Ola de crímenes, ola de risas)
- Bűnözési hullám
- Волна преступности
- Ασύλληπτη Καταδίωξη στο Μπρονξ
- גל פשע
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- Die Killer-Akademie
- 捉虫杀人事件
- 크라임웨이브
- Onda de Crime (Dois Heróis Bem Trapalhões)
- Brdr. Mord
- Vlna zločinu
- Хвиля злочинності
- Fala zbrodni
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Crimewave FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Crimewave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crimewave?
Crimewave runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Crimewave released?
Crimewave was released on April 25, 1986.
Who directed Crimewave?
Crimewave was directed by Sam Raimi.
More films by Sam Raimi Who is in the cast of Crimewave?
Crimewave stars Brion James and Louise Lasser.
How much did Crimewave make at the box office?
Crimewave grossed $5,101 worldwide.
How is Crimewave rated?
Crimewave has 34 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Crimewave have a post-credit scene?
No. Crimewave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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