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The Killer Shrews poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.6 / 100
1959·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 9m

THE KILLER SHREWS

“All that was left after...”

Trapped on a remote island by a hurricane, a group discover a doctor has been experimenting on creating half sized humans. Unfortunately, his experiments have also created giant shrews, who when they have run out of small animals to eat, turn on the humans.

Above the Line
Ray Kellogg·DirectorJay Simms·ScreenplayJay Simms·StoryWilfrid M. Cline·Director of PhotographyHarry Bluestone·Original Music ComposerAaron Stell·Editor
Cast
James Best·Thorne ShermanIngrid Goude·Ann CraigisKen Curtis·Jerry FarrellGordon McLendon·Dr. Radford BainesBaruch Lumet·Dr. Marlowe CraigisJudge Henry Dupree·'Rook' GriswoldAlfredo de Soto·Mario
Full Crew
(23 credits)
Directing· 2
Ray Kellogg·DirectorAudrey A. Blasdel·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Jay Simms·StoryJay Simms·Screenplay
Camera· 5
Wilfrid M. Cline·Director of PhotographyHenry A. Kokojan·Camera OperatorGeorge Gordon Nogle·Camera OperatorWilliam John Ranaldi·Assistant CameraHarry L. Gianneschi·Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Aaron Stell·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Harry Bluestone·Original Music ComposerEmil Cadkin·Original Music ComposerMilton Citron·Sound EffectsGilbert D. Marchant·Music EditorHarry Bluestone·Music SupervisorEarl Snyder·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Corinne Daniel·Makeup ArtistLouise Caldwell·Art DesignerLouise Caldwell·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Ken Curtis·ProducerGordon McLendon·Executive ProducerBen Chapman·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Fred Graham·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
64.6
OF 100
Master Score
4.2
OF 10
IMDb
44%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
ROI 713%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Eerie, Suspenseful, Grotesque
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a large, segmented, worm-like creature with small white hairs along its body, coiling around a pink high-heeled shoe. A puddle of bright red”

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Key Elements
Worm Like CreatureHigh Heeled ShoeBlood Puddle
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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