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Crescendo poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.7 / 100
1970·Mystery / Thriller / Horror·1h 23m

CRESCENDO

“And . . . for Lovers of the Macabre”

An innocent project transforms into a perilous nightmare when researcher Susan Roberts arrives in France in search of information on a deceased composer.

Above the Line
Alan Gibson·DirectorJimmy Sangster·ScreenplayAlfred Shaughnessy·ScreenplayPaul Beeson·Director of PhotographyMalcolm Williamson·Original Music ComposerChris Barnes·Editor
Cast
Stefanie Powers·Susan RobertsJames Olson·Georges Ryman / Jacques RymanJoss Ackland·CarterMargaretta Scott·Danielle RymanJane Lapotaire·LillianneKirsten Lindholm·Catherine
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Alan Gibson·Director
Writing· 2
Jimmy Sangster·ScreenplayAlfred Shaughnessy·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Paul Beeson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Chris Barnes·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Malcolm Williamson·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Scott MacGregor·Art DirectionStella Morris·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Michael Carreras·ProducerHugh Harlow·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Ivy Emmerton·HairstylistRebecca Breed·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
57.7
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
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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 Crescendo's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#FF0000
Mood
Suspenseful
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a stark black and white design with splashes of red. On the left, a silhouetted figure holds an axe, with red streaks resembling blood”

horror
Key Elements
AxeBlood
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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