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Evil poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.6 / 100
2003·Drama·1h 53m

EVIL

“It's time to take a stand.”

Stockholm, in the 1950s. Erik is expelled from the local school for getting into one brawl too many. To protect Erik from his violent stepfather’s reaction to his expulsion, Erik's mother arranges for Erik to spend a year at Stjärnsberg Boarding School, the only school willing to accept him. This is Erik's last chance to graduate to Upper School and he promises his mother, for his and her sake, to do all he can to stay out of trouble.

Above the Line
Mikael Håfström·DirectorHans Gunnarsson·ScreenplayMikael Håfström·ScreenplayPeter Mokrosinski·Director of PhotographyFrancis Shaw·Original Music ComposerDarek Hodor·Editor
Cast
Andreas Wilson·Erik PontiHenrik Lundström·Pierre TanguyGustaf Skarsgård·Otto SilverhielmLinda Zilliacus·MarjaJesper Salén·DahlénMats Bergman·MelanderJohan Rabaeus·Eriks styvfarMarie Richardson·Fru Ponti, Eriks morLennart Hjulström·Rektor LindbladBjörn Granath·Rektor
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Mikael Håfström·Director
Writing· 2
Hans Gunnarsson·ScreenplayMikael Håfström·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Peter Mokrosinski·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Darek Hodor·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Francis Shaw·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Ingemar Leijonborg·ProducerHans Lönnerheden·Producer
By the Numbers
82.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
68%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$12M
ROI 316%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Ominous
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
BibleRosary BeadsRam HornsAnatomical Head ModelsHands
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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