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Taken in Broad Daylight poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.1 / 100
2009·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 29m

TAKEN IN BROAD DAYLIGHT

“Based on an inspiring true story of survival”

Every 24 hrs. after a child's been kidnapped by a stranger, chances of finding them alive diminishes to almost 100% ... The true and inspiring survival story of kidnapped teen, Anne Sluti, and how she manages to stay alive by manipulating her captor, engineering her own rescue and negotiating her safe release after 6 days of hell.

Above the Line
Gary Yates·DirectorCharlene Blaine·WriterKim Delgado·WriterBrenton Spencer·Director of PhotographyJeff Toyne·Original Music ComposerBrad Caslor·Editor
Cast
James Van Der Beek·Tony ZappaSara Canning·Anne SlutiLeVar Burton·Mike TimbrookDiana Reis·Elaine SlutiTom Anniko·Don SlutiBrian Roach·Tom SlutiSarah Constible·CatAlexandra Castillo·Agent Reynolds
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 4
Gary Yates·DirectorMegan Basaraba·Second Assistant DirectorRonaldo Nacionales·First Assistant DirectorTanya Mazur·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Charlene Blaine·WriterKim Delgado·Writer
Camera· 4
Brenton Spencer·Director of PhotographyRebecca Sandulak·Still PhotographerCliff Hokanson·"A" Camera OperatorPaul Suderman·"B" Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Brad Caslor·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jeff Toyne·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Gordon Wilding·Production DesignPatricia J. Henderson·Costume DesignScott Rossell·Set DecorationDoug Morrow·Key Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Charlene Blaine·Executive ProducerMark Wolfe·ProducerJim Heber·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Kristen Sawatzky·Stunt DoubleRick Skene·Stunt CoordinatorDan Skene·Stunt DoubleAlanna Holder-Riches·Key Hair StylistJoao Holowka·Gaffer
By the Numbers
63.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Taken in Broad Daylight's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Tense, Suspenseful
Composition
Diagonal
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster is divided diagonally into three main sections. The top left section features the movie title "TAKEN IN BROAD DAYLIGHT" in white, slightly distressed”

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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