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The Mutations poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.4 / 100
1974·Horror / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 32m

THE MUTATIONS

“It's not nice to fool with Mother Nature... it can be HORRIFYING!”

A mad scientist crosses plants with people, and the results wind up in a sideshow.

Above the Line
Jack Cardiff·DirectorRobert D. Weinbach·ScreenplayEdward Mann·ScreenplayPaul Beeson·Director of PhotographyBasil Kirchin·Original Music ComposerJohn Trumper·Editor
Cast
Donald Pleasence·Professor NolterTom Baker·LynchBrad Harris·Brian RedfordJulie Ege·HediMichael Dunn·BurnsScott Antony·TonyJill Haworth·LaurenOlga Anthony·BridgetEithne Dunne·NurseLisa Collings·Prostitute
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Jack Cardiff·DirectorBrian Dunbar·Assistant DirectorGareth Tandy·Third Assistant DirectorDoreen Soan·Continuity
Writing· 2
Robert D. Weinbach·ScreenplayEdward Mann·Screenplay
Camera· 4
Paul Beeson·Director of PhotographyRay Sturgess·Camera OperatorDavid Worley·Focus PullerJohn Jay·Still Photographer
Editing· 3
John Trumper·EditorRuss Woolnough·First Assistant EditorDavid Beesley·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 7
Basil Kirchin·Original Music ComposerMike Le Mare·Sound EditorPeter Bond·Assistant Sound EditorTed Karnon·Sound MixerBrian Ford·Sound MixerDanny Daniel·Sound RecordistStan Haines·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 3
Herbert Smith·Art DirectionJohn Lageu·Assistant Art DirectorJosie MacAvin·Set Dresser
Production· 5
Robert D. Weinbach·ProducerJ. Ronald Getty·Executive ProducerJack Smith·Production SupervisorAlfred W. Marcus·Production ManagerRay Tranter·Production Accountant
Other Departments· 2
Eddie Powell·StuntsPaul Vachon·Wardrobe Master
By the Numbers
64.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
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 The Mutations's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#2A5280
#8C7054
#FFFFFF
Mood
Eerie, Mysterious, Menacing
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted

“An illustrated movie poster depicts a pale-faced man in a dark hat and clothing carrying a blonde woman, who is adorned with green leaves, in his arms. They sta”

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Key Elements
Man's HatWoman's LeavesKnivesMoon
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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