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The Werewolf poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.8 / 100
1956·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 19m

THE WEREWOLF

“You see it happen!”

The arrival in a small mountain town of a dissheveled stranger launches a series of murders committed by some sort of animal. As the town doctor and his daughter attempt to help the stranger, the sheriff investigates the murders; and they uncover a sinister experiment involving two rogue scientists, a car accident victim, his wife and children, and a serum that causes a man to turn into a ravaging werewolf.

Above the Line
Fred F. Sears·DirectorRobert E. Kent·ScreenplayJames B. Gordon·ScreenplayEdward Linden·Director of PhotographyDaniele Amfitheatrof·MusicHarold White·Editor
Cast
Steven Ritch·Duncan MarshDon Megowan·Sheriff Jack HainesJoyce Holden·Amy StandishKen Christy·Dr. Jonas GilcristGeorge Lynn·Dr. Morgan ChambersS. John Launer·Dr. Emery ForrestHarry Lauter·Deputy Ben CloveyEleanore Tanin·Mrs. Helen MarshKim Charney·Chris MarshDon C. Harvey·Deputy (uncredited)
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 2
Fred F. Sears·DirectorWill Sheldon·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Robert E. Kent·ScreenplayJames B. Gordon·StoryJames B. Gordon·ScreenplayRobert E. Kent·Story
Camera· 1
Edward Linden·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Harold White·Editor
Sound & Music· 9
Daniele Amfitheatrof·MusicGeorge Duning·MusicGeorge Antheil·MusicBen Oakland·MusicMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco·MusicLeith Stevens·MusicMischa Bakaleinikoff·MusicMischa Bakaleinikoff·ConductorFerrol Redd·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Paul Palmentola·Art DirectionClay Campbell·Makeup ArtistDave Montrose·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Sam Katzman·Producer
By the Numbers
55.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
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 Werewolf's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E8E8E8
#2F6B8A
#8C1B1B
Mood
Horror, Intense, Action
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, blue-skinned, monstrous face with an open mouth and sharp teeth on the left side. Above it, a woman in a red dress is depicted lyin”

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Key Elements
PistolsRiflesWerewolf CreatureWoman In Red DressMan In Yellow Outfit
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Mixed
Design Score
7/10
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