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If Looks Could Kill poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.6 / 100
1991·Action / Comedy·1h 28m

IF LOOKS COULD KILL

“He's having the adventure of someone else's life.”

Michael Corben, along with the rest of his high-school French class, sets out for a trip to France when he is mistaken for an agent of the same name. He is beseiged by both the good guys and the bad guys. British Intelligence outfits him with a series of James-Bond-like gizmos, and Steranko sends more would-be assassins after him. Can Michael stop the evil Steranko's plans for European domination?

Above the Line
William Dear·DirectorDarren Star·ScreenplayFred Dekker·StoryDouglas Milsome·Director of PhotographyDavid Foster·Original Music ComposerJohn F. Link·Editor
Cast
Richard Grieco·Michael CorbenGabrielle Anwar·MariskaRoger Rees·Augustus SterankoLinda Hunt·Ilsa GruntRobin Bartlett·Patricia GroberCarole Davis·Areola CanastaGeraldine James·Vendetta GalanteMichael Siberry·RichardsonRoger Daltrey·BladeFrederick Coffin·Lt. Col. Larabee
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 2
William Dear·DirectorGlenn Randall Jr.·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
Darren Star·ScreenplayFred Dekker·Story
Camera· 2
Douglas Milsome·Director of PhotographyJulian Chojnacki·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 1
John F. Link·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Foster·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Guy J. Comtois·Production DesignRéal Proulx·Art DirectionMary E. McLeod·Costume DesignGilles Aird·Set DecorationJean Kazemirchuk·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Marion Dougherty·CastingSharon Howard-Field·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Alison Reid·StuntsRoss Reynolds·Aerial CoordinatorGlenn Randall Jr.·Stunts
By the Numbers
73.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$8M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind If Looks Could Kill's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#A9A9A9
Mood
Intense, Dangerous
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a close-up of a woman's face with a knife positioned next to her face on the left side. The woman has light skin, dark eyes, and red l”

horror
Key Elements
KnifeWoman's FaceText
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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