6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Crazies (1973)
The Crazies (1973)
Overview
The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
The military attempts to contain a manmade virus causing death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with left-leaning values through its stark anti-authoritarian critique of government and military institutions, portraying them as incompetent, brutal, and ultimately destructive in their response to a crisis.
The movie features primarily traditional casting, reflecting the demographics common in films of its time and setting, without explicit diversity initiatives. Its narrative focuses on a critique of institutional authority and societal breakdown, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities through a DEI framework.
Secondary
George A. Romero's 'The Crazies' (1973) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story is solely concerned with a biological weapon outbreak and the ensuing societal breakdown and military response, with no elements related to queer identity.
The film "The Crazies" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a biological weapon outbreak and the military's response, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the story.
The film does not feature any scenes where a female character demonstrates victory in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts. Female characters are primarily portrayed as victims or companions, not as combatants.
The Crazies (1973) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing characters from source material, history, or prior installments whose gender could have been altered.
The Crazies (1973) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created for this specific production, thus precluding any instance of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.1
Critic Ratings
6.8
6.3
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