The web page Officer Russell tries to access after noticing a lack in communications is ogdenmarshsheriff.com - an actual active site specially made for this movie and with Sheriff David's (Timothy Olyphant) picture as active Sheriff. By logging in (Username: ddutten, Password: judy) you can listen to recorded phone calls in relation to the movie.
When captured by the crazies in the house, the woman picks up the sheriff's gun and says, "This is the gun that killed your father." However, she's holding a revolver. The sheriff clearly shot her husband with an automatic pistol.
Incorrectly regarded as a goof: The electromagnetic pulse produced by the nuclear blast would have rendered any electronics unusable. Therefore, the trucks head-lights would not work after the explosion.
No. The Crazies is a remake of George Romero's 1973 horror film The Crazies. The original movie was rewritten and adapted for this movie by screenwriters Scott Kosar and Ray Wright.
Q
A Note Regarding Spoilers
A
The following FAQ entries may contain spoilers. Only the biggest ones (if any) will be covered with spoiler tags. Spoiler tags have been used sparingly in order to make the page more readable.
Q
What is the music in the official trailer?
A
Mad World - Michael Andrews & Gary Jules. The song is also on the soundtrack of the 2001 film, Donnie Darko.