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The Manster poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.1 / 100
1959·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 13m

THE MANSTER

“Half-Man, Half-Monster!”

An American journalist stationed in Japan is given a mysterious injection by a mad scientist, turning him into a murderous, two-headed monster.

Above the Line
George P. Breakston, Kenneth G. Crane·DirectorWilliam J. Sheldon·WriterGeorge P. Breakston·StoryDavid Mason·Director of PhotographyHirooki Ogawa·Original Music ComposerKenneth G. Crane·Editor
Cast
Peter Dyneley·Larry StanfordJane Hylton·Linda StanfordTetsu Nakamura·Dr. Robert SuzukiTerri Zimmern·TaraNorman Van Hawley·Ian MatthewsJerry Itō·Police Supt. AidaToyoko Takechi·Emiko SuzukiAlan Tarlton·Dr. H.B. JennsenFujie Satsuki·Old woman in hotel
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 3
George P. Breakston·DirectorKenneth G. Crane·DirectorDan Takahashi·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
George P. Breakston·StoryWilliam J. Sheldon·Writer
Camera· 1
David Mason·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Kenneth G. Crane·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Hirooki Ogawa·Original Music ComposerChisato Ota·Recording Supervision
Art & Design· 3
Noboru Miyakuni·Art DirectionKazuo Suzuki·Costume DesignFumiko Yamamoto·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
William Shelton·Executive ProducerGeorge P. Breakston·ProducerRyuichi Aimono·ProducerRobert V. Perkins·ProducerRichard Herbine·Unit Production ManagerYuji Honda·Production ManagerC.D. Sykes·Production Supervisor
Other Departments· 1
Shinpei Takagi·Special Effects
By the Numbers
62.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
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 Manster's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Horror, Suspense, Terror
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A vintage movie poster for 'The Manster' features a split image of a man and a monster at the top, with a large blue title banner across the middle. Below the b”

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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