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The Day the Sky Exploded poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.9 / 100
1958·Sci-Fi / Science Fiction / Action·1h 22m

THE DAY THE SKY EXPLODED

“Terror From The Sky! Earth Attacked From Outer Space!”

Scientists discover that a group of meteors are hurtling on a collison course with Earth, and if they hit, the planet will be destroyed.

Above the Line
Paolo Heusch, Mario Bava·DirectorMarcello Coscia·ScreenplaySandro Continenza·ScreenplayMario Bava·Director of PhotographyCarlo Rustichelli·Original Music ComposerOtello Colangeli·Editor
Cast
Paul Hubschmid·John McLarenMadeleine Fischer·Katy DandridgeFiorella Mari·Mary McLarenIvo Garrani·Professor Herbert WeisseDario Michaelis·Peter LeduqSam Galter·RandowskyJean-Jacques Delbo·Sergei BoetnikovPeter Meersman·General van Dorff (uncredited)Massimo Zeppieri·Dennis McLaren (uncredited)Annie Bernal·Lab Assistant (uncredited)
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 2
Paolo Heusch·DirectorMario Bava·Director
Writing· 3
Marcello Coscia·ScreenplaySandro Continenza·ScreenplayVirgilio Sabel·Story
Camera· 2
Mario Bava·Director of PhotographyUbaldo Terzano·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Otello Colangeli·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Carlo Rustichelli·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Beni Montresor·Production DesignAngelo Malantrucco·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Guido Giambartolomei·ProducerSamuel Z. Arkoff·Executive ProducerArmando Morane·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Ada Palombi·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
53.9
OF 100
Master Score
4.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Day the Sky Exploded's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Apocalyptic, Terrifying, Chaotic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a chaotic scene with a large green orb at the top center, from which white, cloud-like objects and bright yellow starbursts emanate downward”

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Key Elements
Green OrbWhite CloudsYellow StarburstsDark CloudsCity BuildingsMissile Like Objects
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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