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How to Eat Fried Worms poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 53.9 / 100
2006·Comedy / Family·1h 24m

HOW TO EAT FRIED WORMS

“New town. New friends. New menu.”

During the first day of his new school year, a fifth grade boy squares off against a bully and winds up accepting a dare that could change the balance of power within the class.

Above the Line
Bob Dolman·DirectorBob Dolman·ScreenplayThomas Rockwell·BookRichard Rutkowski·Director of PhotographyRobert Mothersbaugh·Original Music ComposerJanice Hampton·Editor
Cast
Luke Benward·BillyHallie Eisenberg·ErikaAdam Hicks·JoeAustin Rogers·AdamAlexander Gould·TwitchRyan Malgarini·BenjyPhilip Bolden·BradleyClint Howard·Uncle EdTy Panitz·WoodyJames Rebhorn·Boiler Head
Full Crew
(28 credits)
Directing· 2
Bob Dolman·DirectorK.C. Hodenfield·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Bob Dolman·ScreenplayThomas Rockwell·Book
Camera· 3
Richard Rutkowski·Director of PhotographyJesse Wolter·GripGreg Travis·Grip
Editing· 2
Janice Hampton·EditorFrederick Wardell·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Robert Mothersbaugh·Original Music ComposerMark Mothersbaugh·Original Music ComposerEthan Andrus·Sound MixerRon Bedrosian·ADR Mixer
Art & Design· 7
Kathy Kiatta·Costume DesignCaty Maxey·Production DesignJohn Frick·Art DirectionCarla Curry·Set DecorationJeremy Reeves·Set DresserGenndy Tartakovsky·Opening Title SequenceJay Johnson·Title Designer
Production· 7
Mark Johnson·ProducerToby Emmerich·Executive ProducerPhilip Steuer·ProducerDouglas Jones·Executive In Charge Of ProductionStephanie Corsalini·CastingCale Boyter·Co-ProducerSean Wright·Grip Production Assistant
Other Departments· 1
Everett Byrom III·Special Effects Coordinator
By the Numbers
53.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
OF 10
IMDb
61%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$13M
ROI -50%
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 How to Eat Fried Worms's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FF0000
#FFFF00
#00FFFF
Mood
Playful, Lighthearted
Composition
Symmetrical
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "How to Eat Fried Worms" features a grid of nine headshots of children holding worms. The title is displayed in large, red, cartoonish lett”

Key Elements
Worms
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Bright
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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