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Dead End poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.0 / 100
2003·Adventure / Horror / Mystery·1h 25m

DEAD END

“Read the signs.”

On Christmas Eve, while driving to see his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.

Above the Line
Jean-Baptiste Andrea, Fabrice Canepa·DirectorFabrice Canepa·WriterJean-Baptiste Andrea·WriterAlexander Buono·Director of PhotographyGreg De Belles·Original Music ComposerAntoine Vareille·Editor
Cast
Ray Wise·Frank HarringtonAlexandra Holden·Marion HarringtonLin Shaye·Laura HarringtonMick Cain·Richard HarringtonWilliam Rosenfeld·Brad MillerAmber Smith·Lady in WhiteKaren S. Gregan·DoctorSharon Madden·NurseSteve Valentine·Man in BlackJimmie F. Skaggs·Worker #1
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Jean-Baptiste Andrea·DirectorFabrice Canepa·Director
Writing· 2
Fabrice Canepa·WriterJean-Baptiste Andrea·Writer
Camera· 2
Alexander Buono·Director of PhotographyBrett Lood·Grip
Editing· 2
Antoine Vareille·EditorYvan Lucas·Color Timer
Sound & Music· 5
Greg De Belles·Original Music ComposerShirley Leong·ADR CoordinatorGreg De Belles·Music SupervisorThomas Appel·ADR SupervisorDavid Bartlett·ADR Editor
Art & Design· 3
Deborah Waknin·Costume DesignBryce Holtshousen·Production DesignStaci Witt·Assistant Makeup Artist
Production· 11
James Huth·Executive ProducerJames Huth·ProducerYves Chevalier·Executive ProducerGabriella Stollenwerck·ProducerCécile Telerman·ProducerSonja Schillito·ProducerAmanda Koblin·CastingMichele Short·Casting AssociateJoyce Menger·Digital Effects ProducerHeather Mitchell·Key Production AssistantBianca D'Carpio·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 3
T.C. Thecla Luisi·Key Hair StylistSacha Beliaev·Matte PainterJoel Langston·Lighting Technician
By the Numbers
64.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
75%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$899K
ROI -0%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#222222
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Mood
Serious, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two men against a blurred green background. On the left, a younger man in a green military uniform and cap looks directly at the viewe”

horrormystery
Key Elements
Military UniformGlassesButton Down Shirt
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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