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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.8 / 100
1951·Drama / Film-Noir / Thriller·1h 32m

THE PROWLER

“Watch out for…”

Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.

Above the Line
Joseph Losey·DirectorHugo Butler·ScreenplayDalton Trumbo·ScreenplayArthur C. Miller·Director of PhotographyLyn Murray·Original Music ComposerPaul Weatherwax·Editor
Cast
Van Heflin·Webb GarwoodEvelyn Keyes·Susan GilvrayJohn Maxwell·Bud CrockerKatherine Warren·Grace CrockerEmerson Treacy·William GilvrayMadge Blake·Martha GilvrayWheaton Chambers·Doctor JamesRobert Osterloh·CoronerSherry Hall·John GilvrayLouise Lorimer·Motel Manager
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 3
Joseph Losey·DirectorRobert Aldrich·Assistant DirectorDon Weis·Script Supervisor
Writing· 6
Hugo Butler·ScreenplayDalton Trumbo·ScreenplayRobert Thoeren·StoryHans Wilhelm·StoryGladys Hill·DialogueDick Mack·Lyricist
Camera· 1
Arthur C. Miller·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Paul Weatherwax·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Lyn Murray·Original Music ComposerBen Winkler·SoundIrving Friedman·Music DirectorLyn Murray·Conductor
Art & Design· 4
John Hubley·Production DesignBoris Leven·Art DirectionMaria P. Donovan·Costume DesignerJacques Mapes·Set Decoration
Production· 4
John Huston·ProducerSam Spiegel·ProducerJoseph H. Nadel·Production ManagerSamuel Rheiner·Producer's Assistant
Other Departments· 1
Marie Clark·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
77.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Terrifying, Violent, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster for 'The Prowler' features a composite illustration with a dark blue background. In the upper half, a man in a military helmet holds a pitchfork, wit”

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Key Elements
Military HelmetPitchforkHouseBlood
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Mixed
Design Score
7/10
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