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The Evil poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.2 / 100
1978·Horror / Thriller·1h 29m

THE EVIL

“Escape is just a nerve-shredding scream for salvation!”

Shortly after moving into a dark, brooding mansion, a psychologist and his co-workers are terrorized by a horrible evil being.

Above the Line
Gus Trikonis·DirectorGus Trikonis·ScreenplayGalen Thompson·ScreenplayMario DiLeo·Director of PhotographyJohnny Harris·Original Music ComposerJack Kirschner·Editor
Cast
Richard Crenna·C.J. ArnoldJoanna Pettet·Dr. Caroline ArnoldAndrew Prine·Prof. Raymond GuyCassie Yates·Mary HarperGeorge O'Hanlon, Jr.·Pete BrooksLynne Moody·Felicia AllenMary Louise Weller·Laurie BelmanRobert Viharo·DwightVictor Buono·The DevilMilton Selzer·The Realtor
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Gus Trikonis·DirectorScott U. Adam·First Assistant DirectorDan Steinbrocker·Second Assistant DirectorElizabeth Gallagher·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Gus Trikonis·ScreenplayGalen Thompson·ScreenplayDavid Sheldon·Screenstory
Camera· 1
Mario DiLeo·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jack Kirschner·Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Johnny Harris·Original Music ComposerGordon Davidson·Sound Effects EditorRobert R. Rutledge·Sound Effects EditorJohn Fresco·Music SupervisorEarl Sampson·Boom OperatorWilliam B. Kaplan·Sound MixerJerry Cohen·Music Editor
Art & Design· 5
Peter Jamison·Art DirectionMichael Bennett·Property MasterJack H. Young·Prosthetic Makeup ArtistLynne Brooks·Makeup ArtistRobert W. Sheets·Set Decoration
Production· 6
Malcolm Levinthal·Executive ProducerPaul Joseph·Executive ProducerRoger Corman·Executive ProducerEd Carlin·ProducerDavid Sheldon·Co-ProducerHarry Caplan·Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Barbara Andrews·Wardrobe CoordinatorBuddy Joe Hooker·StuntsJames Alvarez·Wardrobe Assistant
By the Numbers
69.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Magical, Energetic
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vibrant animated poster features three main characters and a floating unicorn head against a fantastical landscape with a large, glowing celestial body in the”

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Key Elements
Glowing WandUnicorn HeadFireCelestial BodyBuildings
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
8/10
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