Crazy as Hell

2002

Crazy as Hell

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A psychiatrist confronts a new client whose problems may not be all in his head in this drama. Dr. Ty Adams (Michael Beach) is a well-known psychiatrist who has earned no small amount of controversy for his blunt and "anti-medicinal" approach to treatment. Adams is also dealing with some emotional problems of his own after the death of his wife and child. Parker (John C. McGinley), a documentary filmmaker, has arrived at the hospital where Adams works to make a movie about his work, just in time for Adams to start working with a new patient -- a mysterious and angry fellow known only as "The Man" -- who insists he is Satan (Eriq LaSalle). The new patient is not easily convinced that he's delusional, and as he becomes a greater disruptive force, Adams can't help but wonder if maybe the stranger is telling the truth. Crazy as Hell was directed by actor Eriq LaSalle, who plays the new patient and is best known for his work on the television series E.R.; it was his first theatrical feature, after helming the made-for-cable Rebound.

Cast

Eriq La Salle
as The Man
Michael Beach
as Dr. Ty Adams
Ronny Cox
as Dr. Delazo
John C. McGinley
as Parker
Sinbad
as Orderly
Tia Texada
as Lupa
Tracy Pettit
as Cheryl
William H. Bassett
as Mr. Brennan
Twink Caplan
as Suzanne
Tom Everett
as Mansell
Roberta Haze
as Ms. Aslee
Khylan Jones
as Brianna
J.P. Manoux
as Arnie
Jim Ortlieb
as Mr. Tobin
Shelly Robertson
as Veda
Ray Xifo
as Selden
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Critic Reviews for Crazy as Hell

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  • This dramatically shaky contest of wills only reiterates the old Hollywood saw: Evil is interesting and good is boring.

    Oct 3, 2002 | Rating: 2/4

    Jan Stuart

    Newsday
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  • A morality tale whose thought-provoking potential is hampered by a made-for-TV look, rigid performances and an asinine 'twist' that brazenly rips off The Sixth Sense.

    Sep 27, 2002 | Rating: 1/4

    Megan Turner

    New York Post
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  • The film is a verbal duel between two gifted performers.

    Sep 26, 2002 | Rating: 3.5/5

    Dave Kehr

    New York Times
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  • Despite its flaws, Crazy as Hell marks an encouraging new direction for La Salle.

    Sep 26, 2002 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Kevin Thomas

    Los Angeles Times
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  • An allegory concerning the chronically mixed signals African American professionals get about overachieving could be intriguing, but the supernatural trappings only obscure the message.

    Sep 24, 2002 | Full Review…

    Mark Holcomb

    Village Voice
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  • [Michael] Beach's performance... carries the film, particularly in the powerhouse ending.

    Jan 10, 2020 | Rating: 3.3/5 | Full Review…

    Mark H. Harris

    Black Horror Movies
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Audience Reviews for Crazy as Hell

  • Sep 02, 2011
    Good thriller in a crazy way the psychiatrist had taken on a bit more than he should of a real twist at the end.
    Sherry . Super Reviewer
  • Aug 08, 2008
    This was kind of a odd film. It stars Michael Beach as a psychiatrist who gets a new job at a mental ward. As brillant as he is he can't seem to figure out a patient played by Eriq LaSalle who states he is the devil. Things begin to happen and he questions his own sanity. Is this guy really the devil or is he just beginning to go crazy. The film has a interesting story. The acting is solid. There are times in this movie I found myself scratching my head. I guess that is why I gave it a lower rating. I might have to watch this again. But for now it was kind of hit and miss with me.
    Corey n Super Reviewer
  • May 18, 2007
    Brilliant with an excellent twist
    Barry L Super Reviewer
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