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Splatter University poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.5 / 100
1984·Horror / Mystery / Thriller·1h 18m

SPLATTER UNIVERSITY

“Earn a higher degree in terror!”

A sociology instructor finds her new teaching duties at a private college interrupted by the presence of a killer.

Above the Line
Richard W. Haines·DirectorJohn Elias Michalakis·ScreenplayRichard W. Haines·ScreenplayFred Cohen·Director of PhotographyChristopher Burke·Original Music Composer
Cast
Forbes Riley·Julie ParkerRic Randig·Mark HammondDick Biel·Father Janson / Daniel GrayhamKathy Lacommare·Cathy HunterMary Ellen David·Mrs. BloomLaura Gold·CynthiaKen Gerson·Tom ScavelliSal Lumetta·WolfClifford Warren·Classroom Wise GuyNoel Stilphen·Margaret
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard W. Haines·Director
Writing· 7
John Elias Michalakis·ScreenplayRichard W. Haines·ScreenplayMiljan Peter Ilich·ScreenplayRichard W. Haines·StoryJohn Elias Michalakis·StoryMichael Cunningham·ScreenplayMichael Cunningham·Story
Camera· 2
Fred Cohen·Director of PhotographyJim Grib·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Christopher Burke·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Jim Martin·Art DirectionAmodio Giordano·Makeup Effects
Production· 3
Richard W. Haines·ProducerJohn Elias Michalakis·ProducerMiljan Peter Ilich·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
58.5
OF 100
Master Score
4.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#E2E2E2
#B22222
Mood
Horror, Suspense, Shock
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A poster features a woman lying on her back, looking up with a wide-open mouth and hands raised, as a hand holding a large knife emerges from a vertical slit in”

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Key Elements
KnifeWoman's HandWoman's Legs
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
6/10
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