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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.1 / 100
2010·Action / Adventure / Drama·1h 45m

THE DEAD

“The Feeding Begins”

When the last evacuation flight out of war-torn Africa crashes off the coast, American Air Force Engineer Lieutenant Brian Murphy emerges as the sole survivor in a land where the dead are returning to life and attacking the living.

Above the Line
Howard J. Ford, Jonathan Ford·DirectorHoward J. Ford·WriterJonathan Ford·WriterJonathan Ford·Director of PhotographyImran Ahmad·Original Music Composer
Cast
Julia Scott-Russell·James' FianceRob Freeman·Lt. Brian MurphyBen Crowe·Mercenary LeaderDan Morgan·JamesPrince David Oseia·Sgt. Daniel DembeleDavid Dontoh·The ChiefGlenn Salvage·MercenaryHoward J. FordJonathan FordMark Chapman·Co-Pilot Collins
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 2
Jonathan Ford·DirectorHoward J. Ford·Director
Writing· 2
Howard J. Ford·WriterJonathan Ford·Writer
Camera· 1
Jonathan Ford·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Imran Ahmad·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Howard J. Ford·ProducerAmir S. Moallemi·Producer
By the Numbers
72.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
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

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Desolate, Eerie, Hopeful
Composition
Diagonal
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man on horseback rides down the center of an empty, multi-lane highway, with a dense traffic jam of abandoned cars on the left side. In the background, a larg”

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Key Elements
HorseRifleCarsBusTrain CarBuildings
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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