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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.6 / 100
1940·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 10m

BLACK FRIDAY

“A Reign Of HORROR... a man-made monster on the loose!”

University professor George Kingsley is struck by gangsters while crossing the street, leaving him with brain damage and one of the gangsters, Cannon, paralyzed. Kingsley's friend Dr. Sovac attends to both men, and when Cannon offers him a reward for aiding his recovery, Kovac transplants part of Cannon's brain into the dying Kingsley's skull, creating a dual personality.

Above the Line
Arthur Lubin·DirectorEric Taylor·ScreenplayCurt Siodmak·ScreenplayElwood Bredell·Director of PhotographyFrank Skinner·Original Music ComposerPhilip Cahn·Editor
Cast
Stanley Ridges·Prof. George Kingsley / Red CannonBoris Karloff·Dr. Ernest SovacBela Lugosi·Eric MarnayAnne Nagel·Sunny RogersAnne Gwynne·Jean SovacVirginia Brissac·Mrs. Margaret KingsleyEdmund MacDonald·Frank MillerPaul Fix·William KaneMurray Alper·BellhopJack Mulhall·Bartender
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Arthur Lubin·Director
Writing· 2
Eric Taylor·ScreenplayCurt Siodmak·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Elwood Bredell·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Philip Cahn·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Frank Skinner·Original Music ComposerCharles Carroll·SoundHans J. Salter·Music Director
Art & Design· 3
Jack Otterson·Art DirectionVera West·Costume DesignJack Pierce·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Burt Kelly·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
71.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#3D3D3D
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Mood
Horror, Suspense, Action
Composition
Layered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A group of five people, appearing startled and defensive, are positioned in the foreground against a dark, cluttered background that suggests a store interior. ”

horrorcomedy
Key Elements
Red BannerHammerSkeletal HandsShelvesVarious Store Items
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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