Crimewave 1985

Overview

Crimewave is a 1985 film that presents its narrative through a flashback sequence told by a man facing execution in the electric chair. The plot follows a nerd who finds himself framed for a murder he did not commit. The crime in question involves the killing of a burglar-alarm company owner by two eccentric, cartoon-like hitmen who also operate as exterminators. Following this initial act of violence, the pair of killers proceeds to stalk the business partner who originally hired them. The hitmen also target the partner's wife and the framed man as they continue their pursuit. The film depicts these events as the central conflict surrounding the murder investigation and the subsequent efforts of the primary characters to survive the relentless stalkers. The story structure links the perspective of the man awaiting the electric chair to the unfolding events involving the exterminators and their victims, illustrating the chaotic circumstances that lead to the framing of an innocent individual caught in the middle of a criminal conspiracy.