Crazy as Hell (2002)

A famous psychiatrist (Ty Adams) takes on the job of trying to cure patients at the Sedah State Hospital, run by it's folksy doctor (Sam Delazo). All this takes a strange turn when a ... See full summary »

Director:

Eriq La Salle

Writers:

Jeremy Leven (novel), Jeremy Leven (screenplay),

Stars:

Michael Beach, Ronny Cox, Sinbad

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Beach	...	Ty Adams
Ronny Cox	...	Delazo
Sinbad	...	Orderly
Jane Carr	...	Nurse Danza
Shelly Robertson	...	Veda (as Shelley Robertson)
Khylan Jones	...	Brianna
Twink Caplan	...	Suzanne
John C. McGinley	...	Parker
David Backus	...	Todd
Matthew A. Thomas	...	Stretch McGuffin (as Matt Thomas)
William Bassett	...	Mr. Brennan
Jim Ortlieb	...	Mr. Tobin
Roberta Haze	...	Ms. Aslee
Tom Everett	...	Mansell
Ray Xifo	...	Selden

Storyline

A famous psychiatrist (Ty Adams) takes on the job of trying to cure patients at the Sedah State Hospital, run by it's folksy doctor (Sam Delazo). All this takes a strange turn when a mysterious patient (Satan, he calls himself) enters the Hospital seeking help. Or is it just help that he wants?

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Plot Keywords:

psychiatrist | mental institution | devil | suicide | urination | 

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Taglines:

Malice, Madness, Mayhem...

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong sexual content, violent images and language

Details

Official Sites:

Artistic License

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 February 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Djavolski lud

Filming Locations:

Pasadena, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,800,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Humble Journey Films, Loose Screw Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Producer Ken Aguado is credited with starting the ball rolling when he presented the script to Erik LaSalle to direct. LaSalle loved the script so much, he offered Aguado a partnership in Humble Journey Film, his partnership with DJ Caruso.

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Soundtracks

"Le Bal"
Written and Performed by Hans Reichel (GEMA)
Courtesy of FMP Distribution

User Reviews

Out of the ordinary

CRAZY AS HELL takes the good old JACOB'S LADDER approach in a novel direction. A famed psychiatrist (the always likable Michael Beach) arrives at a state mental hospital, called Sedah. He has a different approach to treating the mentally ill: He talks to them, which puts him at odds with hospital director Ronny Cox, who believes strongly in medicating and if necessary restraining them. At first, Beach seems to have some success with his approach. Then a new patient (director Eric La Salle) arrives, calling himself Satan. It's all downhill from there. While all this is playing out, a film crew is filming a documentary on the famed shrink. At one point, they catch him talking to himself when he thinks he is talking to someone, and this is a major tipoff as to what is actually going on, and what's to come. Think of the hospital's name in reverse, and you'll get it. Hell, think of the movie's title and you're bound to get it. The ending is inevitable and a real downer, sort of like a Twilight Zone episode. And a lot like JACOB'S LADDER and CARNIVAL OF SOULS. But don't let this put you off from watching it. CRAZY AS HELL is that rare gem: a TV movie worth watching. It is well acted and directed, occasionally suspenseful, and La Salle keeps things moving along at a decent clip.