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Retribution poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.4 / 100
1987·Horror / Mystery·1h 49m

RETRIBUTION

“The time is now!”

After a depressed artist miraculously survives a suicide attempt, a series of horrific murders leads him to realize he may have been possessed by the vengeful spirit of a murdered gangster.

Above the Line
Guy Magar·DirectorLee Wasserman·WriterGuy Magar·WriterGary Thieltges·Director of PhotographyAlan Howarth·MusicGuy Magar·Editor
Cast
Dennis Lipscomb·George MillerLeslie Wing·Jennifer CurtisSuzanne Snyder·AngelJeff Pomerantz·Dr. Alan FalconerGeorge Murdock·Dr. John TalbotSusan Peretz·Mrs. StollerHoyt Axton·Lt. AshleyPamela Dunlap·Sally BensonTony Cox·Hotel ResidentClare Peck·Carla Minelli
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Guy Magar·Director
Writing· 2
Lee Wasserman·WriterGuy Magar·Writer
Camera· 1
Gary Thieltges·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Guy Magar·EditorAlan L. Shefland·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Alan Howarth·MusicPeter Bentley·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Hilary Wright·Costume DesignNina Kent·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Lee Wasserman·ProducerScott Lavin·ProducerChris Caputo·ProducerGuy Magar·ProducerBrian Christian·Producer
By the Numbers
65.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
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 Retribution's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#36404C
#E87800
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Urgent, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster for 'Retribution' shows a close-up of a man's face, reflected in a car's rearview mirror, looking forward with a serious expression. Below the mirror”

actionthrillermystery
Key Elements
Rearview MirrorBurning CarCity StreetBuildings
Atmosphere
Gritty, Dark, Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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