Crimewave
Extermination is not just a business. It's a way of life
1985 • 83 min • Comedy · Crime · Horror
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 55 Audience · 176 · 100%
A quirky, darkly comedic tale where two bizarre exterminator-hitmen cause mayhem, leading to a framed man recounting events from death row. It blends screwball humor with a crime plot involving murder, mistaken identity, and a chase.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Cartoonish but impactful violence
- Stylized and unusual characters
- Some scenes of peril and chase
What it models well
- Overcoming adversity
- Persistence in difficult situations
- Standing up for oneself
Talk about it after
- The justice system and wrongful accusations
- Dark humor and its role in storytelling
- How different characters respond to chaos
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Crimewave. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Where to watch
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Top billed cast
Director: Sam Raimi • Crew: Ethan Coen, Sam Raimi, Joel Coen
Trailers & clips
CRIMEWAVE (1985) trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.5/10 (176)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Box office
- $5,101
- IMDb
- tt0088967