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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.4 / 100
1996·Drama / Thriller·1h 40m

CRASH

“Exploring the ultimate thrill where body and metal become one.”

A car crash victim suddenly finds himself turned on by car accidents and becomes involved with an underground sub-culture of like-minded souls.

Above the Line
David Cronenberg·DirectorDavid Cronenberg·WriterJ.G. Ballard·NovelPeter Suschitzky·Director of PhotographyHoward Shore·Original Music ComposerRonald Sanders·Editor
Cast
James Spader·James BallardHolly Hunter·Helen RemingtonElias Koteas·VaughanDeborah Kara Unger·Catherine BallardRosanna Arquette·GabriellePeter MacNeill·Colin SeagraveCheryl Swarts·Vera SeagraveYolande Julian·Airport HookerNicky Guadagni·TattooistRonn Sarosiak·A.D.
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
David Cronenberg·Director
Writing· 2
David Cronenberg·WriterJ.G. Ballard·Novel
Camera· 2
Peter Suschitzky·Director of PhotographyJoel Guthro·"B" Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Ronald Sanders·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Howard Shore·Original Music ComposerLou Solakofski·Sound Re-Recording MixerOrest Sushko·Sound Re-Recording MixerDino Pigat·Sound Re-Recording MixerJohn Douglas Smith·Sound Effects EditorTom Bjelic·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 4
Denise Cronenberg·Costume DesignCarol Spier·Production DesignTamara Deverell·Art DirectionBrenda Gilles·Costume Supervisor
Production· 9
David Cronenberg·ProducerRobert Lantos·Executive ProducerJeremy Thomas·Executive ProducerDeirdre Bowen·CastingMarilyn Stonehouse·Production ManagerChris Auty·Co-Executive ProducerStéphane Reichel·Co-ProducerAndrás Hámori·Co-Executive ProducerMarilyn Stonehouse·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 5
Frances Mathias·HairstylistMary-Lou Green-Benvenuti·Key Hair StylistSandra Tucker·Post Production SupervisorScotty Allan·GafferCarol Marinoff·Assistant Hairstylist
By the Numbers
57.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI -70%
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 Crash's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intense, Desperate
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster depicts a man holding a child. The man is bald and has his mouth open in a scream. He is wearing a tan jacket. The child is wearing a plaid shi”

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Key Elements
ManChildJacketPlaid Shirt
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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