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Moontrap poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.2 / 100
1988·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 32m

MOONTRAP

“14,000 Years It Has Waited For Us”

The Space Shuttle returns to earth, but some of the equipment brought back on it begins to behave strangely. Scientists are unsure what is happening, and decide to take all necessary precautions.

Above the Line
Robert Dyke·DirectorTex Ragsdale·ScreenplayPeter Klein·Director of PhotographyJoseph LoDuca·Original Music ComposerSteven C. Craig·Editor
Cast
Walter Koenig·Col. Jason GrantBruce Campbell·Ray TannerRobert Kurcz·KoremanLeigh Lombardi·MeraTom Case·BeckJudy Levitt·Intrepid CommanderReavis Graham·HaskellReuben Yabuku·Intrepid PilotDoug Childs·Grant's SonMariafae Mytnyk·Research Assistant
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 2
Robert Dyke·DirectorRebecca Poulos·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Tex Ragsdale·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Peter Klein·Director of PhotographyTed Lindsey·Camera OperatorDan Danilowicz·Still Photographer
Editing· 2
Steven C. Craig·EditorKevin Tent·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Joseph LoDuca·Original Music ComposerSheldon J. Nueman·Sound EngineerJeffrey M. Jones·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 5
Peter M. Gurski·Art DirectionDeborah K. Larsen·Costume DesignLarry Fox·Art DirectionB.K. Taylor·Production DesignMichele Poulik·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Robert Dyke·Producer
Other Departments· 3
Gary Cooney·HairstylistDonnie Allen·GafferGary Jones·Special Effects
By the Numbers
65.2
OF 100
Master Score
4.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#A52A2A
Mood
Intense, Ominous
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a close-up of a man's face inside a space helmet. The helmet is partially obscured by what appears to be blood or a similar dark liqui”

horrorscience fiction
Key Elements
Space HelmetBlood
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Space
Design Score
7/10
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