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976-EVIL poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.3 / 100
1988·Comedy / Fantasy / Horror·1h 32m

976-EVIL

“Revenge is on the line.”

A bullied unpopular high school student named Hoax finds an ad for 976-EVIL, a number that provides daily 'horrorscopes'. But when he calls the number he gains demonic powers, which he uses to seek vengeance against those who bullied him.

Above the Line
Robert Englund·DirectorBrian Helgeland·WriterRhet Topham·WriterPaul Elliott·Director of PhotographyThomas Chase·Original Music ComposerStephen R. Myers·Editor
Cast
Stephen Geoffreys·HoaxPatrick O'Bryan·SpikeSandy Dennis·Aunt LucyJim Metzler·MartyMaria Rubell·AngelaLezlie Deane·SuzieRobert Picardo·Mark DarkJ.J. Cohen·MarcusPaul Willson·Mr. MichaelsGreg Collins·Mr. Selby
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Robert Englund·DirectorRobert B. Graham·First Assistant DirectorRichard Oswald·Second Assistant DirectorJeff Shiffman·Second Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Brian Helgeland·WriterRhet Topham·Writer
Camera· 4
Paul Elliott·Director of PhotographyAdemir Silva·First Assistant CameraTodd E. Brown·Second Assistant CameraScott Whited·Key Grip
Editing· 1
Stephen R. Myers·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Thomas Chase·Original Music ComposerSteve Rucker·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
David Brian Miller·Art DirectionElizabeth Gower-Gruzinski·Costume DesignDavid Brian Miller·Production DesignKevin Yagher·Makeup Effects Designer
Production· 5
Lisa M. Hansen·ProducerPaul Hertzberg·Executive ProducerBarbara Claman·CastingMargaret McSharry·CastingRick Blumenthal·Production Manager
Other Departments· 8
Kenny Bates·StuntsLouis DiCesare·GafferStephen Crawford·GafferHassan Ahmed·Best Boy ElectricKenny Christiansen·Best Boy ElectricZiad Doueiri·ElectricianThom Souris·ElectricianHuston Beaumont·Electrician
By the Numbers
68.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.1
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
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 976-EVIL's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#990000
#FF6600
#CC3333
Mood
Terrifying, Menacing, Supernatural
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a monstrous face with fangs and glowing red eyes, framed by dark hair, reaching out with two clawed hands. Below the hands, a glowing purple”

horrorfantasy
Key Elements
Monster FaceClawed HandsGlowing Purple Object
Atmosphere
Dark, Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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