Watch Incident at Crestridge

In the small town of Crestridge, tensions rise as skittish citizens begin to report strange, unexplainable occurrences. People claim that dark entities are lurking in the shadows, watching them in their homes and on the streets. The town's only hospital begins to see an influx of patients displaying inexplicable symptoms such as seizures and psychosis.

At the center of it all is the newly appointed Sheriff for the town, Sheriff Gilchrist played by Eileen Brennan. She quickly becomes immersed in the investigation, desperate to uncover the source of the town's disquieting unrest. Her investigations are complicated, however, as many of the locals refuse to believe there is anything happening at all – instead blaming the "young hooligans from out of town" for the disturbances.

As the investigation continues, her suspicions begin to turn toward the nearby military base, which has been rumored to be conducting covert experiments. With the help of a local scientist, played by Bruce Davison, she begins to dig deeper, uncovering a dark web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy the community from within.

The restored version of Incident at Crestridge builds on the original film's intriguing premise, masterfully utilizing visual and audio enhancements to heighten the tension and create a more immersive viewing experience. The vivid, high-definition picture quality allows the viewer to easily become lost in the tangled web of the storyline, while the revamped sound design ensures that every snap of a twig or rustle in the bushes will send shivers down the viewer's spine.

The original film, released in the early '80s, was a low-budget affair, but this restored edition offers viewers the opportunity to experience the movie as it was truly intended. The atmospheric cinematography takes full advantage of the picturesque bucolic setting of the film's small town setting, while the skillful direction and precise editing keep the tension high throughout.

The performances by the cast, including Brennan and Davison, are also noteworthy. Brennan brings a sense of gritty determination to her role as the sheriff, while also imbuing her performance with an underlying vulnerability that makes her character all the more relatable to the audience. Davison, too, is excellent as the scientist, bringing a sense of urgency and intellectual rigor to his role.

Overall, the restored version of Incident at Crestridge is a must-see for fans of the horror and thriller genres. With special attention paid to every aspect of the movie - from the picture quality to the sound design to the performances - the restored version serves as a testament to the original film's enduring appeal, while also offering a fresh, modern take on the story.

Incident at Crestridge is a 1981 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.