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The Creature Walks Among Us poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.4 / 100
1956·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 18m

THE CREATURE WALKS AMONG US

“A city screams in terror!”

Scientists surgically transform the Creature into an air-breather, but being able to live on land is not enough to make him comfortable with humans. Enraged, he turns his wrath on anyone who comes near as he desperately tries to return to the deep-water world where he truly belongs.

Above the Line
John Sherwood·DirectorArthur A. Ross·ScreenplayArthur A. Ross·StoryMaury Gertsman·Director of PhotographyHeinz Roemheld·Original Music ComposerEdward Curtiss·Editor
Cast
Rex Reason·Dr. Thomas MorganJeff Morrow·Dr. William BartonLeigh Snowden·Marcia BartonGregg Palmer·Jed GrantMaurice Manson·Dr. BorgJames Rawley·Dr. JohnsonDavid McMahon·Capt. StanleyPaul Fierro·MortenoLillian Molieri·Mrs. MortenoFrank Chase·Steward
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 1
John Sherwood·Director
Writing· 2
Arthur A. Ross·ScreenplayArthur A. Ross·Story
Camera· 4
Maury Gertsman·Director of PhotographyClifford Stine·Visual Effects CameraEddie Pyle·Camera OperatorLew Swartz·Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Edward Curtiss·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Heinz Roemheld·Original Music ComposerHenry Mancini·Original Music ComposerIrving Gertz·Original Music ComposerPeter Berkos·Sound EditorLeslie I. Carey·SoundGeorge Hoagland·Sound EditorRobert Pritchard·SoundRobert L. Bratton·Sound Editor
Art & Design· 10
Jay A. Morley Jr.·Costume DesignRoger J. Weinberg·Costume DesignRobert Emmet Smith·Art DirectionAlexander Golitzen·Art DirectionJack Kevan·Makeup Effects DesignerVincent Romaine·Makeup ArtistJohn P. Austin·Set DecorationRussell A. Gausman·Set DecorationBud Westmore·Makeup SupervisorJulius Rosenkrantz·Props
Production· 1
William Alland·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Clifford Stine·Visual EffectsJoan St. Oegger·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
69.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Creature Walks Among Us's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#2D4A2D
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Mood
Terrifying, Suspenseful, Chaotic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster for "The Creature Walks Among Us" features a large, green, amphibious creature with red lips holding a man upside down against a bright y”

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Key Elements
CreatureManSuspension BridgeCity BuildingsBoatRed Device
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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