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The Sadist poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.7 / 100
1963·Horror / Thriller·1h 32m

THE SADIST

“A human volcano of unpredictable terror!”

Three people driving into Los Angeles for a Dodgers game have car trouble and pull off into an old wrecking yard where they are held at bay by a bloodthirsty psycho and his crazy girlfriend.

Above the Line
James Landis·DirectorJames Landis·WriterVilmos Zsigmond·Director of PhotographyRod Moss·Music DirectorAnthony M. Lanza·Supervising Editor
Cast
Arch Hall Jr.·Charlie TibbsRichard Alden·Ed StilesMarilyn Manning·Judy BradshawHelen Hovey·Doris PageDon Russell·Carl OliverArch Hall Sr.·Radio Announcer / Narrator (voice)Joan Howard·Dead Woman
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
James Landis·DirectorJoan Howard·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
James Landis·Writer
Camera· 2
Vilmos Zsigmond·Director of PhotographyJoseph Miko·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Anthony M. Lanza·Supervising Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Rod Moss·Music DirectorAlan O’Day·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 3
Mark Von Berblineer·Art DirectionLinda Noonkester·Makeup ArtistDouglas Kersting·Property Master
Production· 2
L. Steven Snyder·ProducerDon Russell·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Addalyn Pollitt·Wardrobe Coordinator
By the Numbers
76.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#330066
#000000
#FFFF00
Mood
Ominous, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a dark, silhouetted figure with a yellow rectangular bar across its eyes, revealing only the eyes themselves against a purple background. Be”

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Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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