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Warlock poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.0 / 100
1989·Action / Fantasy / Horror·1h 43m

WARLOCK

“Satan also has one son.”

In 17th century New England, witch hunter Giles Redferne captures an evil warlock, but the conjurer eludes death with supernatural help. Flung into the future, the warlock winds up in the 1980s and plans to bring about the end of the world. Redferne follows the enchanter into the modern era and continues his mission, but runs into trouble in such unfamiliar surroundings. With the help of a young woman, can Redferne finally defeat the warlock?

Above the Line
Steve Miner·DirectorDavid Twohy·ScreenplayDavid Eggby·Director of PhotographyJerry Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerDavid Finfer·Editor
Cast
Julian Sands·WarlockLori Singer·KassandraRichard E. Grant·Giles RedferneMary Woronov·ChannelerKevin O'Brien·ChasRichard Kuss·MennoniteAllan Miller·DetectiveAnna Thomson·Pastor's WifeDavid Carpenter·PastorKay E. Kuter·Proctor
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Steve Miner·DirectorFrank Capra III·Second Assistant DirectorMatt Earl Beesley·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
David Twohy·Screenplay
Camera· 5
David Eggby·Director of PhotographyRandy Nolen·Steadicam OperatorDylan Shephard·Key GripBruce M. Pasternack·Camera OperatorWalt Lloyd·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
David Finfer·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Jerry Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerKen Beauchene·Boom OperatorDavid E. Campbell·Sound Re-Recording MixerJohn T. Reitz·Sound Re-Recording MixerGregg Rudloff·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 8
Roy Forge Smith·Production DesignLouise Frogley·Costume DesignJon Gary Steele·Art DirectionEdwin M. Brewer·Property MasterMary Law Weir·Costume SupervisorGary Wissner·Assistant Art DirectorTheresa Pedemonte·LeadmanW. Wayne Walser·Construction Coordinator
Production· 4
Brian Yuzna·Executive ProducerArnold Kopelson·Executive ProducerSteve Miner·ProducerMichael Fottrell·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Doc Duhame·StuntsRobert Habros·Visual Effects SupervisorRobert Driskell·Gaffer
By the Numbers
65.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$9M
ROI 30%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#C80000
Mood
Mysterious, Ominous
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A man in dark clothing stands on the right side of a white background, with a large, dark, winged shadow extending diagonally from behind him towards the upper ”

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Key Elements
ManShadowMovie Title
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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