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The Guardian poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.7 / 100
1990·Drama / Fantasy / Horror·1h 32m

THE GUARDIAN

“Tonight, while the world is asleep... an ancient evil is about to awaken.”

Phil and Kate select the winsome young Camilla as a live-in nanny for their newborn child, but the seemingly lovely Camilla is not what she appears to be...

Above the Line
William Friedkin·DirectorStephen Volk·ScreenplayWilliam Friedkin·ScreenplayJohn A. Alonzo·Director of PhotographyJack Hues·Original Music ComposerSeth Flaum·Editor
Cast
Jenny Seagrove·CamillaDwier Brown·Phil SterlingCarey Lowell·Kate SterlingBrad Hall·Ned RuncieMiguel Ferrer·Ralph HessNatalija Nogulich·Molly SheridanPamela Brull·Gail KrasnoGary Swanson·Allan SheridanJack David Walker·PunkWilly Parsons·Punk
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
William Friedkin·DirectorIra S. Rosenstein·Second Second Assistant DirectorNewt Arnold·First Assistant DirectorChris Stoia·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Stephen Volk·ScreenplayWilliam Friedkin·ScreenplayDan Greenburg·ScreenplayDan Greenburg·Novel
Camera· 3
John A. Alonzo·Director of PhotographyGary Jay·First Assistant CameraJeffrey Greeley·Second Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Seth Flaum·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Jack Hues·Original Music ComposerPhilip Rogers·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 5
Bruce Alan Miller·Art DirectionDenise Cronenberg·Costume DesignGregg Fonseca·Production DesignJaneen Schreyer·Makeup ArtistEd French·Makeup Effects
Production· 5
Joe Wizan·ProducerDavid Salven·Executive ProducerDan Greenburg·Co-ProducerDavid Salven·Production ManagerTodd Black·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 6
Simone Boisseree·StuntsPat Romano·StuntsDonna Evans·StuntsBuddy Joe Hooker·Stunt CoordinatorJennifer Bell·Key Hair StylistRick A. West·Gaffer
By the Numbers
57.7
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
OF 10
IMDb
30%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$17M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#3D3D3D
#FFFFFF
Mood
Serious, Formal
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Three men are positioned against a solid black background. The man in the center is in the foreground, facing directly forward. Behind him and slightly to his l”

drama
Key Elements
Black SuitsWhite ShirtsTies
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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