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The Alarmist poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 47.8 / 100
1997·Comedy·1h 32m

THE ALARMIST

“Don't be alarmed... they're professionals.”

Young Tommy Hudler decides to become a security systems salesman, and is an instant success. Everything seems to be going great until he discovers there's more to this business and his boss Heinrich than he previously suspected.

Above the Line
Evan Dunsky·DirectorEvan Dunsky·ScreenplayAlex Nepomniaschy·Director of PhotographyChristophe Beck·Original Music ComposerNorman Buckley·Editor
Cast
David Arquette·Tommy HudlerStanley Tucci·Heinrich GrigorisKate Capshaw·Gale AnconaMary McCormack·SallyRyan Reynolds·Howard AnconaTricia Vessey·April BrodyRuth Miller·Mrs. FieldingHoke Howell·Mr. FieldingMichael Learned·Beth HudlerLewis Arquette·Bruce Hudler
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Evan Dunsky·Director
Writing· 1
Evan Dunsky·Screenplay
Camera· 5
Alex Nepomniaschy·Director of PhotographyStuart T. Lillas·First Assistant CameraTony St. John·Camera OperatorKirill Davidoff·First Assistant CameraSteven A. Adelson·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 1
Norman Buckley·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Christophe Beck·Original Music ComposerRoland N. Thai·Sound Effects EditorBarklie K. Griggs·Music SupervisorPatrick Giraudi·Sound Re-Recording MixerLisle Engle·Sound Effects EditorKelly Vandever·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Rachel Kamerman·Art DirectionDenise Wingate·Costume DesignAmy Ancona·Production DesignSandra Collier·Costume Supervisor
Production· 9
Matthias Emcke·Executive ProducerStefan Simchowitz·Executive ProducerLisa Zimble·ProducerBeau Flynn·Executive ProducerThomas Augsberger·Executive ProducerDan Stone·ProducerDavid Grace·Unit Production ManagerKeith Reddin·Associate ProducerHeidi S. Pavey·Production Coordinator
Other Departments· 3
Rick Avery·Stunt CoordinatorAndre G. Ellingson·Special Effects CoordinatorJeff Levy·Gaffer
By the Numbers
47.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
56%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 The Alarmist's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A0C00
#2B1E19
#A8A8A8
Mood
Mischievous, Menacing, Dark Humor
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features three people against a fiery orange background. In the foreground, a bald man in a suit is tied to a chair with rope and chains, his mou”

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Key Elements
RopeChainsPadlockDuct TapeDeskTelephone
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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