The film, directed by D.J. Caruso and shot by Oscar-winning cinematographer Guillermo Navarro, uses a specific visual language to blend sci-fi elements with a grounded high school setting.
: Every book cover in the main series (like The Power of Six or The Rise of Nine ) features a bold, centered number that corresponds to a member of the Garde. I Am Number Four image
: To ground the story, it was filmed in 20 locations around Pittsburgh. The fictional town of Paradise, Ohio, was actually shot in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania , chosen for its unique curved streets designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The film, directed by D