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The Temp poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.5 / 100
1993·Drama / Thriller / Mystery·1h 36m

THE TEMP

“Don't get mad. Get promoted.”

A series of mysterious accidents at a food company lead a manager to suspect his impressive new temporary secretary.

Above the Line
Tom Holland·DirectorKevin Falls·ScreenplayTom Engelman·StorySteve Yaconelli·Director of PhotographyFrédéric Talgorn·Original Music ComposerScott Conrad·Editor
Cast
Timothy Hutton·Peter DernsLara Flynn Boyle·Kris BolinDwight Schultz·Roger JasserOliver Platt·Jack HartsellSteven Weber·Brad MontroeColleen Flynn·Sara MeinholdFaye Dunaway·Charlene TowneScott Coffey·LanceDakin Matthews·Dr. FeldmanMaura Tierney·Sharon Derns
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Tom Holland·Director
Writing· 3
Kevin Falls·ScreenplayTom Engelman·StoryKevin Falls·Story
Camera· 1
Steve Yaconelli·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Scott Conrad·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Frédéric Talgorn·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Tom Rand·Costume DesignJoel Schiller·Production DesignKim MacKenzie·Set DecorationScott Coulter·Makeup Effects
Production· 3
Hawk Koch·Executive ProducerTom Engelman·ProducerDavid Permut·Producer
Other Departments· 4
Pat Romano·StuntsTroy Robinson·StuntsAndy Gill·StuntsBernie Pock·Stunts
By the Numbers
51.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
32%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#A33B1E
#F2F2F2
Mood
Horrific, Intense, Apocalyptic
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a pale, emaciated figure with an open mouth and sharp teeth, wearing dark, loose-fitting pants, standing with arms outstretched in a des”

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Key Elements
Humanoid FigureTall PillarsFireSmokeBiohazard Symbol
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Warm, Fiery
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
8/10
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