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Mimic poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.8 / 100
1997·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 45m

MIMIC

“For thousands of years, man has been evolution's greatest creation... until now.”

A disease carried by common cockroaches is killing Manhattan children. In an effort to stop the epidemic an entomologist, Susan Tyler, creates a mutant breed of insect that secretes a fluid to kill the roaches. This mutant breed was engineered to die after one generation, but three years later Susan finds out that the species has survived and evolved into a large, gruesome monster that can mimic human form.

Above the Line
Guillermo del Toro·DirectorMatthew Robbins·ScreenplayGuillermo del Toro·ScreenplayDan Laustsen·Director of PhotographyMarco Beltrami·Original Music ComposerPatrick Lussier·Editor
Cast
Mira Sorvino·Susan TylerJeremy Northam·Peter MannGiancarlo Giannini·MannyCharles S. Dutton·LeonardJosh Brolin·JoshAlexander Goodwin·ChuyAlix Koromzay·RemyF. Murray Abraham·Dr. GatesJames Costa·RickyJavon Barnwell·Davis
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Guillermo del Toro·DirectorJeff J.J. Authors·Second Unit DirectorRobert Rodriguez·Second Unit DirectorRick Bota·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
Matthew Robbins·ScreenplayGuillermo del Toro·Screenplay
Camera· 4
Dan Laustsen·Director of PhotographyCandide Franklyn·Dolly GripMike Kirilenko·Key GripKerry Hayes·Still Photographer
Editing· 3
Patrick Lussier·EditorPeter Devaney Flanagan·EditorMark Griffith·Digital Intermediate Colorist
Sound & Music· 3
Marco Beltrami·Original Music ComposerGlen Gauthier·Sound RecordistSteve Switzer·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 3
Marie-Sylvie Deveau·Costume DesignTamara Deverell·Art DirectionCarol Spier·Production Design
Production· 8
Ole Bornedal·ProducerBob Weinstein·ProducerB.J. Rack·ProducerMichael Phillips·Executive ProducerSuzanne Smith Crowley·CastingBilly Hopkins·CastingKerry Barden·CastingDennis Chapman·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Rob Bottin·Creature DesignBranko Racki·Stunt CoordinatorBryan Forde·Gaffer
By the Numbers
57.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
67%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$25M
ROI -15%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#0A460A
#70A170
Mood
Tense
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features three people in the foreground against a dark, tunnel-like background with green light emanating from the center. A woman with shoulde”

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Key Elements
GunTunnelPeople
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Dark
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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