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Slaughter poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 54.8 / 100
1972·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 32m

SLAUGHTER

“It's not only his name, it's his business and sometimes--his pleasure!”

Slaughter, a former Green Beret, avenges the killing of loved ones by the Mob, and after being blackmailed by the feds, is forced to head to South America to finish the mobsters off.

Above the Line
Jack Starrett·DirectorMark Hanna·WriterDon Williams·WriterRosalío Solano·Director of PhotographyLuchi De Jesus·Original Music ComposerRenn Reynolds·Editor
Cast
Jim Brown·SlaughterStella Stevens·AnnRip Torn·Dominic HoffoCameron Mitchell·A.W. PriceDon Gordon·HarryMarlene Clark·KimRobert Phillips·FrankMarion Brash·JennyNorman Alfe·Mario FeliceEddie Lo Russo·Little Al
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Jack Starrett·Director
Writing· 2
Mark Hanna·WriterDon Williams·Writer
Camera· 1
Rosalío Solano·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Renn Reynolds·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Luchi De Jesus·Original Music ComposerDon MacDougall·Sound MixerMichael Arciaga·Music Supervisor
Production· 7
Samuel Z. Arkoff·Executive ProducerMonroe Sachson·ProducerJames H. Nicholson·Executive ProducerDon Williams·Associate ProducerHarry F. Hogan·Production ManagerDavid Sheldon·Production SupervisorSally Perle·Production Executive
Other Departments· 2
Paul Nuckles·Stunt CoordinatorRonald Ross·Stunts
By the Numbers
54.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
20%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Slaughter's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F8D78C
#4A2F25
#A82B2B
Mood
Action Packed, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, central illustration of a Black man in a tuxedo holding a shotgun, with muzzle flashes. Below and around him are smaller illustrati”

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Key Elements
ShotgunRiflePistolCarsSwimming PoolHat
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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