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Struck by Lightning poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.2 / 100
2012·Comedy / Drama·1h 30m

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

“What are the odds of surviving high school?”

After being struck and killed by lightning, a young man recounts the way he blackmailed his fellow classmates into contributing to his literary magazine.

Above the Line
Brian Dannelly·DirectorChris Colfer·WriterBobby Bukowski·Director of PhotographyJake Monaco·MusicTia Nolan·Editor
Cast
Carter Jenkins·Nicholas ForbesRobbie Amell·Justin WalkerChris Colfer·Carson PhillipsDermot Mulroney·Neal PhillipsSarah Hyland·Claire MathewsAllison Janney·Sheryl PhillipsChristina Hendricks·AprilGraham Rogers·Scott ThomasRebel Wilson·Malerie BaggsPolly Bergen·Grandma
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Brian Dannelly·Director
Writing· 1
Chris Colfer·Writer
Camera· 1
Bobby Bukowski·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tia Nolan·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jake Monaco·Music
Art & Design· 3
Wendy Chuck·Costume DesignLinda Burton·Production DesignAndrew Georgopoulos·Set Dresser
Production· 8
Mia Chang·ProducerChris Colfer·Executive ProducerGlenn Rigberg·Executive ProducerDavid Permut·ProducerLawrence M. Kopeikin·Executive ProducerJason Michael Berman·Executive ProducerAnya Colloff·CastingMichael V. Nicolo·Casting
By the Numbers
76.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$23K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F7D000
#2F2F2F
#66B0E0
Mood
Witty, Youthful
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A young man with light brown hair and blue eyes is centered in the frame, looking directly at the viewer with a slight smirk. He is wearing a black v-neck t-shi”

comedydrama
Key Elements
WatchChalkboardChalk Drawings Of Clouds And Lightning
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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