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Day of the Animals poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.0 / 100
1977·Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller·1h 37m

DAY OF THE ANIMALS

“A shocking vision of things to come...”

The depletion of the earth's ozone layer causes animals above the altitude of 5000 feet to run amok, which is very unfortunate for a group of hikers who get dropped off up there by helicopter just before the quarantine is announced.

Above the Line
William Girdler·DirectorWilliam W. Norton·ScreenplayEleanor E. Norton·ScreenplayRobert Sorrentino·Director of PhotographyLalo Schifrin·Original Music ComposerBub Asman·Editor
Cast
Christopher George·Steve BucknerLeslie Nielsen·Paul JensonLynda Day George·Terry MarshRichard Jaeckel·Prof. Taylor MacGregorMichael Ansara·Daniel SanteeRuth Roman·Mrs. Shirley GoodwynJon Cedar·Frank YoungPaul Mantee·Roy MooreWalter Barnes·Ranger TuckerAndrew Stevens·Bob Denning
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
William Girdler·Director
Writing· 3
William W. Norton·ScreenplayEdward L. Montoro·StoryEleanor E. Norton·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Robert Sorrentino·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Bub Asman·EditorJames Mitchell·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Lalo Schifrin·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Edward L. Montoro·ProducerDavid Sheldon·Executive ProducerMarvin Paige·Casting
By the Numbers
58.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Day of the Animals's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0E68C
#A0522D
#FFFFFF
Mood
Threatening, Chaotic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a large, snarling mountain lion in the center, with eagles flying above and around it. Below the lion, there are groups of people and ”

horrorthriller
Key Elements
Mountain LionEaglesWolvesBearsHelicoptersSoldiers
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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