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Riding the Bullet poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 42.0 / 100
2004·Horror / Thriller / Drama·1h 38m

RIDING THE BULLET

“The dead travel fast”

In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.

Above the Line
Mick Garris·DirectorMick Garris·WriterStephen King·Short StoryRobert C. New·Director of PhotographyNicholas Pike·Original Music ComposerMarshall Harvey·Editor
Cast
Jonathan Jackson·Alan ParkerBarbara Hershey·Jean ParkerDavid Arquette·George StaubErika Christensen·Jessica HadleyCliff Robertson·FarmerNicky Katt·FerrisMatt Frewer·Mr. ClarksonBarry W. Levy·Julian ParkerJackson Warris·Alan, Age 6Jeffrey Ballard·Alan, Age 12
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Mick Garris·Director
Writing· 2
Mick Garris·WriterStephen King·Short Story
Camera· 2
Robert C. New·Director of PhotographyEinar Sigurdson·First Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Marshall Harvey·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Nicholas Pike·Original Music ComposerArlene Fishbach·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 8
Andrew Deskin·Production DesignKristina Lyne·Art DirectionGreg Nicotero·Special Effects Makeup ArtistHoward Berger·Special Effects Makeup ArtistStephanie Nolin·Costume DesignerNancy Hare·Truck CostumerMark McGann·Assistant Set DecorationCarole Alexander·Set Dresser
Production· 12
Greg Malcolm·ProducerVicki Sotheran·ProducerBrad Krevoy·ProducerJeff Ivers·Executive ProducerMick Garris·ProducerJan Fantl·Executive ProducerFrank Hübner·Executive ProducerJoel T. Smith·ProducerDavid Lancaster·ProducerJörg Westerkamp·Executive ProducerBill Kravitz·Co-ProducerJulia Verdin·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 2
Scott J. Ateah·Stunt CoordinatorKevin J. Andruschak·Stunts
By the Numbers
42.0
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
23%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$265K
ROI -95%
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 Riding the Bullet's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0D1736
#3D70A3
#FFFFFF
Mood
Eerie, Mysterious, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark blue background with two large, wide-open eyes at the top. Below the eyes, the title "RIDING THE BULLET" is displayed in white, distr”

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Key Elements
Vintage CarTombstonesCross
Atmosphere
Dark, Foggy, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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