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Cape Fear poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.3 / 100
1962·Drama / Thriller·1h 46m

CAPE FEAR

“Now he had only one weapon left—murder!”

Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.

Above the Line
J. Lee Thompson·DirectorJames R. Webb·ScreenplaySam Leavitt·Director of PhotographyBernard Herrmann·Original Music ComposerGeorge Tomasini·Editor
Cast
Gregory Peck·Sam BowdenRobert Mitchum·Max CadyPolly Bergen·Peggy BowdenMartin Balsam·Police Chief Mark DuttonLori Martin·Nancy BowdenJack Kruschen·Attorney Dave GraftonTelly Savalas·Private Detective Charles SieversBarrie Chase·Diane TaylorPaul Comi·GarnerJohn McKee·Officer Marconi
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
J. Lee Thompson·Director
Writing· 1
James R. Webb·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Sam Leavitt·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
George Tomasini·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Bernard Herrmann·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Sy Bartlett·Producer
By the Numbers
82.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
96%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$103M
ROI 194%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Cape Fear's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#2A2A4F
#6A6A7A
Mood
Ominous, Suspenseful, Dark
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a dark, ominous scene with a large pair of eyes dominating the center. Above the eyes, a boat is visible on water under a stormy sky with li”

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Key Elements
BoatLightningEyesTorn Frame
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
8/10
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