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The Possessed poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.7 / 100
1965·Crime / Drama / Horror·1h 35m

THE POSSESSED

While visiting his favorite resort village during winter, a writer investigates the apparent suicide of a woman he was infatuated with.

Above the Line
Luigi Bazzoni, Franco Rossellini·DirectorGiulio Questi·ScreenplayLuigi Bazzoni·ScreenplayLeonida Barboni·Director of PhotographyRenzo Rossellini·Original Music ComposerNino Baragli·Editor
Cast
Peter Baldwin·Bernard, the writerSalvo Randone·EnricoValentina Cortese·IrmaPia Lindström·AdrianaPier Giovanni Anchisi·PhotographerEnnio Balbo·CoronerAnna Maria Gherardi·Servant girlBruno ScipioniMario Laurentino·DoctorVittorio Duse·The Police Officer
Full Crew
(29 credits)
Directing· 5
Luigi Bazzoni·DirectorFranco Rossellini·DirectorMeralda Pantanella·First Assistant DirectorPiero Capponi·First Assistant DirectorMarcella Mariani·Script Supervisor
Writing· 4
Giulio Questi·ScreenplayLuigi Bazzoni·ScreenplayFranco Rossellini·ScreenplayGiovanni Comisso·Novel
Camera· 6
Leonida Barboni·Director of PhotographyCamillo Bazzoni·Camera OperatorRoberto Biciocchi·Still PhotographerVittorugo Contino·Camera OperatorFernando Gallandt·Assistant CameraSergio Salvati·Assistant Camera
Editing· 2
Nino Baragli·EditorSergio Montanari·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Renzo Rossellini·Original Music ComposerRenato Cadueri·Sound MixerGiannetto Nardi·Sound
Art & Design· 4
Danda Ortona·Costume DesignLuigi Scaccianoce·Production DesignDante Ferretti·Assistant Production DesignGiannetto De Rossi·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Manolo Bolognini·ProducerBruno Frascà·Unit ManagerRoberto Cocco·Production ManagerNello Celletti·Production Secretary
Other Departments· 1
Adriana Cassini·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
72.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 The Possessed's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A0A0A
#F0F0F0
#E0A000
Mood
Eerie, Intense, Supernatural
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a large, stylized female face with wide, staring eyes and red lips. A male figure, dressed in a white robe with a red stole, is positioned c”

horrorsupernatural
Key Elements
Female FaceMale FigureDemonic FaceFlamesRobeStole
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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