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Sssssss poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.2 / 100
1973·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 39m

SSSSSSS

“Terror is ready to strike!”

David, a college student, is looking for a job. He is hired by Dr. Stoner as a lab assistant for his research and experiments on snakes. David also begins to fall for Stoner's young daughter, Kristina. However, the good doctor has secretly brewed up a serum that can transform any man into a King Cobra snake-and he plans to use it on David.

Above the Line
Bernard L. Kowalski·DirectorHal Dresner·ScreenplayDaniel C. Striepeke·StoryGerald Perry Finnerman·Director of PhotographyPatrick Williams·Original Music ComposerRobert Watts·Editor
Cast
Strother Martin·Dr. Carl StonerDirk Benedict·David BlakeHeather Menzies·Kristina StonerRichard B. Shull·Dr. Ken DanielsTim O'Connor·KogenJack Ging·Sheriff Dale HardisonReb Brown·Steve RandallTed Grossman·Deputy Morgan BockKathleen King·Kitty StewartCharles Seel·Old Man
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Bernard L. Kowalski·Director
Writing· 2
Hal Dresner·ScreenplayDaniel C. Striepeke·Story
Camera· 1
Gerald Perry Finnerman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Watts·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Patrick Williams·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
John T. McCormack·Art DirectionJohn Chambers·Special Effects Makeup ArtistNick Marcellino·Special Effects Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Daniel C. Striepeke·ProducerDavid Brown·Executive ProducerRichard D. Zanuck·Executive ProducerRobert Butner·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
68.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
OF 10
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CRITICS
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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 Sssssss's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Threatening, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image features a close-up of a person's open mouth with bright red lips and white teeth, revealing a cobra snake inside. The cobra, with its hood flared and”

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Key Elements
MouthLipsTeethCobraSnake
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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