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Shock poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.7 / 100
1946·Drama / Film-Noir / Thriller·1h 10m

SHOCK

“He never dreamed what it would all lead to...and she didn't care !”

In this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.

Above the Line
Alfred L. Werker·DirectorEugene Ling·ScreenplayAlbert DeMond·StoryGlen MacWilliams·Director of PhotographyDavid Buttolph·Original Music ComposerHarmon Jones·Editor
Cast
Vincent Price·Dr. Richard CrossLynn Bari·Nurse Elaine JordanFrank Latimore·Lt. Paul StewartAnabel Shaw·Mrs. Janet StewartStephen Dunne·Dr. Stevens (as Michael Dunne)Reed Hadley·District Attorney O'NeillRenee Carson·Miss Hatfield - Head NurseCharles Trowbridge·Dr. Franklin HarveyRobert Adler·Frank - Male NurseHarry Carter·Sanitarium Orderly
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Alfred L. Werker·Director
Writing· 2
Albert DeMond·StoryEugene Ling·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Glen MacWilliams·Director of PhotographyJoseph MacDonald·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Harmon Jones·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
David Buttolph·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Boris Leven·Art DirectionLyle R. Wheeler·Art DirectionKay Nelson·Costume DesignThomas Little·Set DecorationBen Nye·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Aubrey Schenck·ProducerFrances C. Richardson·Researcher
Other Departments· 1
Martin Berkeley·Additional Dialogue
By the Numbers
63.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#7E2D1A
#A13A23
Mood
Ominous, Stark
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Minimalist

“The image is a solid black background with the word "SHOCK" written in a reddish-orange serif font. The text is positioned in the lower central portion of the f”

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Key Elements
Text
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Dark
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
6/10
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