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The Devils poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.4 / 100
1971·Biography / Drama / History·1h 51m

THE DEVILS

“Hell will hold no surprises for them...”

Father Urbain Grandier’s unorthodox views of sex and religion make him a polarizing figure in 17th-century France. His outspokenness has amassed a passionate following of nuns and a respected reputation for protecting the city of Loudon from corruption. Grandier’s influence is then undermined following a sexually repressed nun’s accusation of witchcraft.

Above the Line
Ken Russell·DirectorKen Russell·ScreenplayDavid Watkin·Director of PhotographyPeter Maxwell Davies·Original Music ComposerMichael Bradsell·Editor
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave·Sister Jeanne des AngesOliver Reed·Father Urbain GrandierDudley Sutton·Baron de LaubardemontMax Adrian·IbertGemma Jones·Madeleine de BrouMurray Melvin·Father-Canon Jean MignonMichael Gothard·Father Pierre BarreGeorgina Hale·Philippe TrincantBrian Murphy·AdamChristopher Logue·Cardinal Richelieu
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Ken Russell·Director
Writing· 1
Ken Russell·Screenplay
Camera· 1
David Watkin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Bradsell·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Peter Maxwell Davies·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Robert H. Solo·ProducerKen Russell·Producer
By the Numbers
84.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
69%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$11M
ROI 450%
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 Devils's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D9D9D9
#CC0000
#000000
Mood
Disturbing, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a black and white image of a woman in a nun's habit, looking directly forward with wide eyes. A large, textured red cross is overlaid across”

dramahistory
Key Elements
Nun's HabitRosaryCrucifixRed Cross
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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