Statements (212)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Robert_Downey_Jr.
gptkb:Quentin_Tarantino |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:1994
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:allows |
Controversial upon release
banned in some countries |
| gptkbp:art_style |
Surrealistic
|
| gptkbp:audience |
mixed reviews
|
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Hunter_S._Thompson
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival_Award_for_Best_Director
gptkb:Best_Director gptkb:MTV_Movie_Award_for_Best_On-Screen_Duo Best Director at Cannes Nominated for 1 Academy Award Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Editing Nominated for Academy Award for Best Film Editing Cannes Film Festival awards Nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Won 1 MTV Movie Award |
| gptkbp:based_on |
a story by Quentin Tarantino
original story by Quentin Tarantino |
| gptkbp:box_office |
50 million USD
$50 million commercial success |
| gptkbp:budget |
$34 million
34 million USD |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:The_Father
gptkb:The_Mother gptkb:The_Narrator gptkb:The_Old_Man gptkb:The_Judge gptkb:Thelma gptkb:The_News_Anchor gptkb:Mickey_Knox gptkb:Detective_Jack_Scagnetti gptkb:Wayne_Gale gptkb:Mallory_Knox The Prison Guard The Prison Warden |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
gptkb:Mickey_Knox
gptkb:Mallory_Knox |
| gptkbp:character_development |
anti-heroes
|
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Rodrigo_Prieto
gptkb:Robert_Richardson stylized visuals |
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Technicolor
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
debate on media responsibility
|
| gptkbp:controversy |
depiction of violence
accusations of glorifying violence |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
controversial mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
controversial themes
cult film status depiction of violence controversial film media violence commentary discourse on media ethics satire of media sensationalism Influenced media discussions on violence influenced media portrayal of violence |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
pop culture
media criticism pop culture icons |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
cult classic status
|
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Oliver_Stone
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Oliver_Stone
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
|
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Salvatore_Totino
Salvador Pérez Jr. |
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Salvatore_Totino
|
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:film_festival
gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival midnight screenings |
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Trent_Reznor
Trent Reznor's score |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
gptkb:Nevada |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Oliver_Stone
gptkb:Dave_Brenner inspired other filmmakers Joe Hutshing nonlinear narrative influenced public perception of crime |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Police_Department
gptkb:Thriller gptkb:comic_book gptkb:High_School gptkb:film satirical novel crime drama crime film satirical black comedy |
| gptkbp:has_cameo |
various celebrities
|
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:1995
gptkb:DJ gptkb:collection gptkb:film Digital download over 1 million copies sold DVD and Blu-ray 1995 VHS 2000 DVD 2014 Blu-ray |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Natural Born Killers
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| gptkbp:influence |
documentaries on media violence
subsequent films about violence |
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent films
subsequent films about media violence music videos of the 1990s Subsequent films about media violence satirical films in the 2000s |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Bonnie_and_Clyde
gptkb:Thelma_&_Louise gptkb:A_Clockwork_Orange American culture media sensationalism Natural Born Killers (1994) novel Natural Born Killers (novel) The Bonnie and Clyde story |
| gptkbp:influences |
American culture
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
media sensationalism
Media sensationalism American crime culture real-life crime couples |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
True crime stories
real-life criminals |
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-8021-3540-0
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| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
cult classic status
|
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Mickey_and_Mallory_Knox
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| gptkbp:merchandise |
gptkb:museum
|
| gptkbp:motif |
love and violence
|
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Trent_Reznor
|
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Trent_Reznor
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:comic_book
third-person Non-linear non-linear satirical nonlinear storytelling |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" Love is a killer"
" The media is the message" " We are the media" " You can't stop the media" “ We’re not just killing people. We’re killing the media.” “ Love is a crime.” “ We’re the real deal.” “ You can’t stop the media.” “ You can’t kill me, I’m already dead.” “ I’m a natural born killer.” “ We’re not just a couple of kids in love.” |
| gptkbp:page_count |
192
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| gptkbp:plot |
A couple goes on a killing spree.
|
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:film_festival
|
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Oliver_Stone
gptkb:Jane_Hamsher |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Warner_Bros.
gptkb:Lions_Gate_Entertainment gptkb:Ixtlan_Productions |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1994
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Grove_Press
|
| gptkbp:rating |
gptkb:R
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
August 26, 1994
1994-08-26 |
| gptkbp:release_format |
hardcover
theatrical theatrical release |
| gptkbp:release_region |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1994
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1994
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
118 minutes
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:David_Veloz
gptkb:Oliver_Stone gptkb:Quentin_Tarantino Richard Rutowski |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:band
gptkb:Natural_Born_Killers:_Music_from_the_Original_Motion_Picture various artists features various artists includes songs by Dr. Dre includes songs by L7 includes songs by Leonard Cohen includes songs by Nine Inch Nails |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Tommy_Lee_Jones
gptkb:Robert_Downey_Jr. gptkb:Juliette_Lewis gptkb:Woody_Harrelson |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
media sensationalism
|
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Police_Department
love violence celebrity culture identity and reality media influence media sensationalism media manipulation Violence in media love and violence Societal critique Love and crime media violence |
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:David_Veloz
gptkb:Oliver_Stone Richard Rutowski |