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MASTER SCORE 41.3 / 100
2008·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 27m

NECESSARY EVIL

“Uncovering the truth can be lethal.”

A scientist is testing a demonic drug on people in his secret lab. A cop and a female reporter try to stop him.

Above the Line
Peter J. Eaton·DirectorEric Feldman·WriterChristopher James Harvill·WriterAashish Gandhi·Director of PhotographyBrad Segal·MusicAlex Nam·Editor
Cast
Kathryn Fiore·DeborahGreg Collins·Michael RussoDrue Delio·Mental PatientDanny Trejo·BarroDonald Agnelli·Albert FieldingJames DuMont·OfficerEvan Elliot·Ronald BenjaminEric Feldman·RussoAaron Fors·Stephen GreenDaniele Gaither·Gail
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 2
Peter J. Eaton·DirectorAndra Hayes·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Eric Feldman·WriterChristopher James Harvill·Writer
Camera· 3
Aashish Gandhi·Director of PhotographyMichael J. Sarna·Second Unit Director of PhotographyChristopher Ivins·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 1
Alex Nam·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Brad Segal·MusicJoshua Minyard·Music Editor
Art & Design· 6
Ivy Heather Thaide·Costume DesignChristian Kistner·Art DirectionAlix Milne·Art DirectionMona Nahm·Production DesignBriana Lindsey·Key Makeup ArtistHeather Chaffee·Set Costumer
Production· 3
Eric Feldman·ProducerNick Plantico·ProducerJennifré DuMont·Casting
Other Departments· 10
Kim Robert Koscki·Stunt DoubleDorenda Moore·Stunt DoubleJen Hoffmeyer·Key Hair StylistMichael Valenzuela·Special Effects CoordinatorNick Plantico·Stunt CoordinatorHalsey D. Corbin·Best Boy ElectricJohn Rogers·GafferYen Do·Wardrobe SupervisorTorrence Hall·ArmorerMike Tristano·Armorer
By the Numbers
41.3
OF 100
Master Score
3.0
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

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Necessary Evil's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#363636
#A0A0A0
#6C6C6C
Mood
Energetic, Lively
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s 1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white photograph captures three women, with the central figure in motion, creating a blurred effect. The woman on the left holds a child, while the ”

Key Elements
Plastic ChairsEarrings
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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