I recently saw Resident Evil, and while I wasn’t really in the mood for something similar, that doesn’t mean I didn't enjoy it. It turned out to be a solid film; the storyline was agreeable, the performances were strong, and there were some genuinely amusing moments. The romantic aspect of the story was understated, which helped make the characters seem real. That was well done.

Breck Eisner’s direction brings us a truly unsettling, gripping, and remarkable zombie movie amidst countless similar stories. *The Crazies* isn't like other films in the genre because those who are infected don’t simply become aimless, staggering figures. Rather, these previously ordinary people—farmers and quiet town residents—transform into detached, violent killers, employing any available tool to increase the…

It's a film I’d gladly watch again and suggest to others. I can’t believe I waited so long to see this movie. Seeing it now gives you insight into what lifted my spirits back then. This is an excellent survival story: a mysterious illness breaks out in a small, rural community, and the authorities are moving in to contain and "decontaminate" the area. And predictably, “our” government will secure, contain, a…

I went into this movie anticipating something simple—a cheaply made, undemanding horror flick. My assumptions couldn't have been further off base. It turned out to be a pretty good horror film, and even managed to elicit some genuine scares. It’s not a perfect horror experience; it doesn’t quite reach the level of a top-tier fright fest. However, I do think it's worth your time. Would I choose to watch it again? D…

Breck Eisner directed The Crazies (2010), a reimagining of George A. Romero’s 1973 film, with a screenplay by Scott Kosar and Ray Wright. Timothy Olyphant, Rhada Mitchell, and Joe Anderson lead the cast. The story centers on a small town in America where a toxic spill contaminates the water supply, transforming some residents into violent lunatics. This remake is an unusual find these days—a horror update that sur…