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Bad Influence poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.0 / 100
1990·Drama / Thriller·1h 39m

BAD INFLUENCE

“When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.”

Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.

Above the Line
Curtis Hanson·DirectorDavid Koepp·WriterRobert Elswit·Director of PhotographyTrevor Jones·Original Music ComposerBonnie Koehler·Editor
Cast
James Spader·Michael BollRob Lowe·AlexLisa Zane·ClaireMarcia Cross·Ruth FieldingRosalyn Landor·BrittKathleen Wilhoite·LeslieTony Maggio·PattersonPalmer Lee Todd·Naked WomanJeff Kaake·WillieChristian Clemenson·Pismo Boll
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Curtis Hanson·DirectorCynthia Upstill·Script SupervisorSydney Gilner·Script SupervisorDavid Womark·First Assistant Director
Writing· 1
David Koepp·Writer
Camera· 2
Robert Elswit·Director of PhotographyMichael Paris·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Bonnie Koehler·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Trevor Jones·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 8
Malissa Daniel·Costume DesignWill Combs·Art DirectionRon Foreman·Production DesignJamie Rubin·Art Department CoordinatorDeahdra Scarano·Costume SupervisorLeslie Morales·Set DecorationSharon Ilson·Makeup ArtistSheryl Berkoff·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
Steve Tisch·ProducerRichard Becker·Executive ProducerMorrie Eisenman·Executive ProducerBernie Goldmann·Co-ProducerRobyn Ray·Casting AssociateLisa Beach·CastingBonnie Koehler·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 6
Frances Mathias·Key Hair StylistScott Wilder·Stunt CoordinatorSteve Venetis·Best Boy ElectricGary Price·StuntsJim Grce·GafferCarlos A. Herzer·Stunts
By the Numbers
65.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
65%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$13M
ROI 80%
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 Bad Influence's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#316B60
#73A89E
#8C7F75
Mood
Suspenseful, Tense
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a woman emerging from water, with only her head and neck visible above the surface. Her face is wet, and water droplets are visible on her s”

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Atmosphere
Dark, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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