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A Dangerous Place poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.6 / 100
1994·Action / Thriller·1h 37m

A DANGEROUS PLACE

“High school can be a Dangerous Place ... and a deadly experience.”

When Ethan's older brother Greg is found dead, the police rule the case a suicide, but Ethan suspects foul play stemming from Greg's recent involvement with a martial arts team called the Scorpions. Ethan is also accomplished at martial arts, and he determines to join the Scorpions as a means of learning what really happened to Greg. - Written by Michelle Sturges

Above the Line
Jerry P. Jacobs·DirectorSean Dash·WriterKen Blakey·Director of PhotographyJim Halfpenny·Music
Cast
Ted Jan Roberts·EthanCorey Feldman·TaylorMako·SenseiErin Gray·AudreyMarshall R. Teague·GavinDick Van Patten·PrincipalTricia Vessey·KimJeannie Epper·Old WomanSusie Singer Carter·MechanicRobert V. Barron·Homeless Man
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Jerry P. Jacobs·Director
Writing· 1
Sean Dash·Writer
Camera· 1
Ken Blakey·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Jim Halfpenny·Music
Other Departments· 3
Joe Backes·GafferSteve Kelso·StuntsKurt D. Lott·Stunts
By the Numbers
57.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
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

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Intense
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a young man with dark hair and a red headband looking directly at the viewer, occupying the right side of the frame. To his left, a da”

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Key Elements
Red Headband
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
6/10
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