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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.9 / 100
2020·Horror / Comedy·1h 34m

THE SPECIAL

“See it with someone you hate.”

Suspecting his wife of infidelity, Jerry is persuaded by his best friend to accompany him to a brothel to sample ‘The Special’, which proves to be a lifechanging experience in more ways than one. Because every pleasure has its price...

Above the Line
B. Harrison Smith·DirectorMark Steensland·WriterJames Newman·WriterMatt Nease·Director of PhotographyJohn Avarese·Original Music ComposerDoug Henderson·Editor
Cast
Dave Sheridan·MikeSarah French·LisaDavy Raphaely·JerryDoug Henderson·IvanPaul Cottman·Detective BarnesWayne Shearer·MortTony Barber·Motel ManagerLisa Budwig·Mystic WandaLeslie Talley·TrudyJanae Palmer·Syn
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
B. Harrison Smith·DirectorMelody Baxter·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Mark Steensland·WriterJames Newman·Writer
Camera· 4
Matt Nease·Director of PhotographyDan Brenkert·GripTyrrell Drew·Key GripMyles Jackson·Grip
Editing· 2
Doug Henderson·EditorMatt Nease·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Avarese·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Sue Toth·Makeup Department HeadRobby Knyrim·Special Effects Makeup ArtistRoy Knyrim·Makeup Effects DesignerMarcus Koch·SculptorJodi LaBar·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Doug Henderson·ProducerJonathan Ilchert·Executive ProducerAlex Bafer·ProducerPeter Cote·Production AssistantFelissa Rose·Associate ProducerJessica Dentith·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 8
Cliff Kern·Technical SupervisorCat Bernier·Special EffectsRyan Macaluso·Drone OperatorJonathan Barkan·ThanksMatt Falletta·Special Effects SupervisorVii Kelly·Special EffectsCheryl Rettger Kosobucki·Supervisor of Production ResourcesGary Dell'Abate·Thanks
By the Numbers
61.9
OF 100
Master Score
4.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Special's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4A004A
#990099
#FF00FF
Mood
Eerie, Mysterious, Unsettling
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A dark wooden box with metal hardware is centrally placed on a dark wooden surface. The box has a circular opening near the bottom through which a pinkish, orga”

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Key Elements
Wooden BoxMetal HardwareHeart Like ObjectWhite Dripping SubstanceSmoke
Atmosphere
Dark, Neon, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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