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King of the Ants poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.5 / 100
2003·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 42m

KING OF THE ANTS

“They wanted a Fall Guy. They created a Monster.”

A young drifter, struggling to makes ends meet, accepts a job to kill a prominent accountant. When he isn't paid for the hit, revenge is now his path.

Above the Line
Stuart Gordon·DirectorCharlie Higson·ScreenplayCharlie Higson·NovelMac Ahlberg·Director of PhotographyBobby Johnston·MusicDavid Michael Latt·Editor
Cast
Chris L. McKenna·Sean CrawleyKari Wührer·Susan GatleyGeorge Wendt·Duke WayneDaniel Baldwin·Ray MathewsVernon Wells·BeckettLionel Mark Smith·CarlTimm Sharp·GeorgeCarissa Kosta·MaureenBriana Beghi·Maureen's DaughterCarlie Westerman·Catlin Gatley
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 1
Stuart Gordon·Director
Writing· 2
Charlie Higson·ScreenplayCharlie Higson·Novel
Camera· 2
Mac Ahlberg·Director of PhotographyBrian Lataille·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 1
David Michael Latt·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bobby Johnston·Music
Art & Design· 2
Georges Moes·Production DesignShannon Kemp·Art Direction
Production· 10
David Rimawi·Executive ProducerDuffy Hecht·ProducerSherri Strain·Executive ProducerDavid Michael Latt·ProducerCharlie Higson·Co-ProducerGeorge Wendt·Co-ProducerShawn Simons·Associate ProducerLaszlo Bene·Line ProducerMonika Mikkelsen·CastingStuart Gordon·Co-Producer
By the Numbers
68.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
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
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Mood
Disturbing
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a close-up of a man's face, which is red and appears to be scarred or cut. The title "KING OF THE ANTS" is written across his face usi”

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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