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Spawn poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.0 / 100
1997·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 36m

SPAWN

“Born in darkness. Sworn to justice.”

After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.

Above the Line
Mark A.Z. Dippé·DirectorAlan B. McElroy·ScreenplayTodd McFarlane·AuthorGuillermo Navarro·Director of PhotographyGraeme Revell·Original Music ComposerTodd Busch·Editor
Cast
Michael Jai White·Al Simmons / SpawnMartin Sheen·Jason WynnJohn Leguizamo·Clown / ViolatorTheresa Randle·Wanda BlakeNicol Williamson·CogliostroD. B. Sweeney·Terry FitzgeraldMelinda Clarke·Jessica PriestMiko Hughes·ZackSydni Beaudoin·CyanMichael Papajohn·Glen, Zack's Dad
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Mark A.Z. Dippé·Director
Writing· 2
Alan B. McElroy·ScreenplayTodd McFarlane·Author
Camera· 1
Guillermo Navarro·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Todd Busch·EditorMichael N. Knue·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Graeme Revell·Original Music ComposerJim Fitzpatrick·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Daniel J. Lester·Costume DesignPhilip Harrison·Production DesignEric W. Orbom·Art DirectionDena Roth·Set Decoration
Production· 4
Clint Goldman·ProducerTodd McFarlane·Executive ProducerMary Jo Slater·CastingBruce H. Newberg·Casting
Other Departments· 14
Mark Hicks·StuntsMark Hicks·Stunt DoubleDane Farwell·StuntsDebbie Lee Carrington·StuntsRichard Trus·Visual EffectsAl Goto·StuntsTom Elliott·Stunt DoubleJeanie King·Visual Effects CoordinatorJimmy Ortega·StuntsFaith Minton·StuntsRussell Frazier·ThanksRussell Frazier·Digital CompositorKane Hodder·StuntsTony Brubaker·Stunts
By the Numbers
59.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
17%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$88M
ROI 120%
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 Spawn's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#0000FF
#FF0000
Mood
Mysterious, Intense, Dark
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a dark, minimalist design with a close-up, angled view of Spawn's head and upper body. The character's face is mostly in shadow, with a glow”

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Key Elements
Spawn's MaskSpawn's Cape
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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