Film
Crimewave
1985· PG-13· 1h 23m· Comedy· Crime· Horror
“Extermination is not just a business. It's a way of life”
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.
1985-04-12
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Key Crew
DirectorSam Raimi
WriterEthan Coen
ProducerRobert Tapert
Director of PhotographyRobert Primes
Original Music ComposerArlon Ober
EditorKathie Weaver
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Details
Released1985-04-12
Runtime1h 23m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosRenaissance Pictures · Embassy Pictures
Budget$3M
Box office$5,101
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.5/10 · 170 votes
Original languageen
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