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Diary of a Madman poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.3 / 100
1963·Horror·1h 36m

DIARY OF A MADMAN

“The most terrifying motion picture ever!”

Simon Cordier, a French magistrate and amateur sculptor comes into contact with a malevolent entity. The invisible - yet corporeal - being, called a "horla" is capable of limited psychokinesis and complete mind control.

Above the Line
Reginald Le Borg·DirectorRobert E. Kent·ScreenplayGuy de Maupassant·Short StoryEllis W. Carter·Director of PhotographyRichard LaSalle·Original Music ComposerGrant Whytock·Editor
Cast
Vincent Price·Simon CordierNancy Kovack·Odette MallotteChris Warfield·Paul DuclasseElaine Devry·Jeanne D'ArvilleIan Wolfe·PierreStephen Roberts·Captain Robert RennedonLewis Martin·Father RaymondeMary Adams·LouiseEdward Colmans·Andre D'ArvilleNelson Olmsted·Dr. Borman
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 3
Reginald Le Borg·DirectorJane Ficker·Script SupervisorAl Westen·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Robert E. Kent·ScreenplayGuy de Maupassant·Short Story
Camera· 1
Ellis W. Carter·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Grant Whytock·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Richard LaSalle·Original Music ComposerRalph Butler·SoundAlfred R. Bird·Sound Effects EditorEdna Bullock·Music Editor
Art & Design· 6
Daniel Haller·Art DirectionMarjorie Corso·Costume DesignLowell Grant·SculptorIrving W. Sindler·Property MasterVictor A. Gangelin·Set DecorationTed Coodley·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Robert E. Kent·ProducerEdward Small·ProducerJoseph Small·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Norman Breedlove·Special EffectsCarmen Dirigo·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
67.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
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 Diary of a Madman's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#663399
#99CCFF
Mood
Dark, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a man in a suit and hat standing over another man who is lying on the ground. Below this scene is a purple and blue illustration of a ”

horror
Key Elements
KnifeHatSuit
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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