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Death Machine

"It feeds on your fear."

1995 2h 2m EN
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5.8
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5.6
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β˜…5.8TMDB Β· 147β˜…5.6IMDB Β· 5,259
ActionHorrorScience FictionThriller
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Chaank Armaments is experimenting with the ultimate fighting machine which is part human - part machine. So far, the Hardman project has been unreliable and has killed a number of innocent people. The genius behind this project is Jack who lives in a world of models, toys and magazines. When he is fired by Cale for killing a few corporate officers, he unleashes the ultimate killing machine called the 'Warbeast' against Cale and those who would help her.

β€œIt feeds on your fear.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Stephen Norrington
Writers
Stephen Norrington
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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ERA

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31 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stephen Norrington, shot by John de Borman. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Crispin Merrell. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Endacott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ely Pouget and Brad Dourif and William Hootkins carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "It feeds on your fear.".

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IMDB entry: tt0109575 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stephen Norrington directs. John de Borman behind the camera. Crispin Merrell scores. Paul Endacott cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 131 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 2Directed by Stephen Norrington, shot by John de Borman. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by Crispin Merrell. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Paul Endacott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Ely Pouget and Brad Dourif and William Hootkins carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "It feeds on your fear.".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0109575 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
John de Borman
Original score
Crispin Merrell
Editing
Paul Endacott
Production design
Chris Edwards
Costume design
Stephanie Collie
Makeup / hair
Lisa Boni
Sound
Michael A. Carter
Stunt coordinator
Stuart St. Paul
Runtime
122 min Β· 2h 2m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Box office
$1,422,749
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
18
IMDB rating
5.6/10 Β· 5,259 votes
MPAA
R

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations total

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Production companies

Who made it

  • FU

    Fugitive Features

Key crew

  • CastingBeth Charkham
  • ProducerDominic Anciano
  • MusicCrispin Merrell
  • Costume DesignStephanie Collie
  • Art DirectionSue Whitaker
  • Production DesignChris Edwards
  • Color GradingClive Noakes
  • Negative CutterJason Wheeler
  • Makeup ArtistLisa Boni
  • Second Unit Director of PhotographyRoger Bonnici
  • EditorPaul Endacott
  • First Assistant DirectorKieron Phipps
  • Property MasterTim Youngman
  • Tattoo DesignerChris Cunningham
  • Negative CutterSylvia Wheeler
  • Special Effects SupervisorPeter Hutchinson
  • Makeup Effects DesignerAlan Hedgcock
  • Set DresserRichard Van Den Bergh
  • ColoristJohn Sellars
  • Animatronics DesignerGraham Riddell
  • Special Effects Makeup ArtistDave Elsey
  • PyrotechnicianGraham Aikman
  • Executive ProducerJim Beach
  • Second Assistant DirectorOscar Beuselinck

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • psychopath
  • killer robot
  • android horror

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1995-05-0218

Also known as

International titles

  • Death Machine - Monster aus StahlDE
  • MΓ‘quina letalES

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