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Forbidden World poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.5 / 100
1982·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 17m

FORBIDDEN WORLD

“Part alien … part human … all nightmare.”

In the distant future, a federation marshal arrives at a research lab on a remote planet where a genetic experiment has gotten loose and begins feeding on the dwindling scientific group.

Above the Line
Allan Holzman·DirectorTim Curnen·ScreenplayJim Wynorski·StoryTim Suhrstedt·Director of PhotographySusan Justin·Original Music ComposerAllan Holzman·Editor
Cast
Jesse Vint·Mike ColbyDawn Dunlap·Tracy BaxterJune Chadwick·Dr. Barbara GlaserLinden Chiles·Dr. Gordon HauserFox Harris·Dr. Cal TimbergenRay Oliver·Brian BealeScott Paulin·Earl RichardsMichael Bowen·Jimmy SwiftDon Olivera·SAM-104Don Keith Opper·SAM-104 (voice) (uncredited)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Allan Holzman·Director
Writing· 3
Jim Wynorski·StoryR.J. Robertson·StoryTim Curnen·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Tim Suhrstedt·Director of PhotographyM. J. Elliott·Still Photographer
Editing· 3
Allan Holzman·EditorMartin Nicholson·Associate EditorJoseph Yanuzzi·Visual Effects Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Susan Justin·Original Music ComposerJohn K. Adams·Sound EditorBranda S. Miller·Sound EditorKaren G. Wilson·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 12
Christopher Horner·Production DesignJoseph T. Garrity·Art DirectionWayne Springfield·Art DirectionJohn Carl Buechler·Special Effects Makeup ArtistDon Olivera·Special Effects Makeup ArtistMark Shostrom·Special Effects Makeup ArtistR. Christopher Biggs·Special Effects Makeup ArtistBart Mixon·Special Effects Makeup ArtistKaren Kubeck·Special Effects Makeup ArtistKaren Kubeck·Assistant Makeup ArtistChuck Seaton·Set DecorationSue Dolph·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Roger Corman·ProducerMary Ann Fisher·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 3
Tony Randel·Visual Effects Design ConsultantSusan Moray·HairstylistDeborah Gaydos·Animation
By the Numbers
60.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
60%
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 Forbidden World's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FF0000
#FFFF00
Mood
Horror, Suspense
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a large, monstrous creature with red skin, sharp teeth, and glowing eyes hovering over a woman lying on a dark, rocky surface. The cre”

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Key Elements
MonsterWomanChainsFlames
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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