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How to Make a Monster poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.5 / 100
1958·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 13m

HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER

“See the Ghastly Ghouls in Flaming Color!”

When master monster make-up man Pete Dumond is fired by the new bosses of American International studios, he uses his creations to exact revenge.

Above the Line
Herbert L. Strock·DirectorHerman Cohen·ScreenplayAben Kandel·ScreenplayMaury Gertsman·Director of PhotographyPaul Dunlap·Original Music ComposerJerry Young·Editor
Cast
Robert H. Harris·Pete DumondPaul Brinegar·RiveroGary Conway·Tony Mantell (Teenage Frankenstein)Gary Clarke·Larry Drake (Teenage Werewolf)Malcolm Atterbury·Security Guard RichardsDennis Cross·Security Guard MonahanMorris Ankrum·Police Capt. HancockWalter Reed·Detective ThompsonJohn Ashley·HimselfPaul Maxwell·Jeffrey Clayton
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 1
Herbert L. Strock·Director
Writing· 4
Herman Cohen·ScreenplayAben Kandel·ScreenplayHerman Cohen·Original StoryAben Kandel·Original Story
Camera· 1
Maury Gertsman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jerry Young·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Paul Dunlap·Original Music ComposerHerman Lewis·SoundVerna Fields·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 3
A. Leslie Thomas·Art DirectionMorris Hoffman·Set DecorationPhillip Scheer·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Herman Cohen·ProducerJames H. Nicholson·Executive ProducerHerbert E. Mendelson·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Oscar Rodriguez·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
55.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
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CRITICS
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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 How to Make a Monster's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D72621
#FFFFFF
#000000
Mood
Horror, Suspense
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a red background with a monster's face dominating the upper half. The monster has sharp teeth, one eye with a knife piercing it, and a”

horror
Key Elements
KnifeMonster FaceWomanMovie Title
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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