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Laserblast poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 46.6 / 100
1978·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 25m

LASERBLAST

“Billy was a kid who got pushed around... Then he found the power.”

Happy go-lucky teen Billy Duncan discovers an otherworldly laser gun in the southern California desert, making him the target of a pair of aliens who had recently executed its previous owner.

Above the Line
Michael Rae·DirectorFranne Schacht·WriterFrank Ray Perilli·WriterTerry Bowen·Director of PhotographyRichard Band·Original Music ComposerJodie Copelan·Editor
Cast
Kim Milford·Billy DuncanCheryl Smith·Kathy FarleyGianni Russo·Tony CraigRon Masak·SheriffEddie Deezen·FroggyKeenan Wynn·Colonel FarleyRoddy McDowall·Doctor MellonDennis Burkley·Deputy Pete UngarBarry Cutler·Deputy Jesse JeepMike Bobenko·Chuck Boran
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Michael Rae·DirectorBetty Goldberg·Script SupervisorJodie Copelan·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Franne Schacht·WriterFrank Ray Perilli·Writer
Camera· 3
Terry Bowen·Director of PhotographyPaul Gentry·Still PhotographerMichael Oliva·Key Grip
Editing· 1
Jodie Copelan·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Richard Band·Original Music ComposerJoel Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerJerry Wolfe·Sound MixerPeggy Schinhofen·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 4
Pat MacFadden·Production DesignVe Neill·Makeup ArtistSteve Neill·Special Effects Makeup ArtistSteve Neill·Props
Production· 5
Charles Band·ProducerJ. Larry Carroll·ProducerPenny Rae·Production ManagerAnne Bowen·Production AssistantGlady Edwards·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 8
Harry Woolman·Special EffectsDavid Allen·Visual EffectsWally Crowder·Stunt DriverLarry Dunn·Stunt DriverJohn De Troia·Stunt DriverBrad Sargent·GafferHarry Wolman·Special EffectsCharlie Long·Catering
By the Numbers
46.6
OF 100
Master Score
2.9
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 Laserblast's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Sci Fi
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a man with blonde hair and glowing white eyes holding a futuristic-looking gun that emits a bright yellow light. Behind him, a spacesh”

horrorsci-fi
Key Elements
Laser GunSpaceshipAlienBuildings
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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