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The Vault of Horror poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.0 / 100
1973·Horror / Thriller·1h 27m

THE VAULT OF HORROR

“Everything that makes life worth Leaving!”

The sequel to Tales from the Crypt. Five strangers trapped in a basement vault converse about their recurring nightmares. Their stories include vampires, bodily dismemberment, east Indian mysticism, an insurance scam, and an artist who kills by painting his victims' deaths.

Above the Line
Roy Ward Baker·DirectorMilton Subotsky·ScreenplayWilliam M. Gaines·StoryDenys N. Coop·Director of PhotographyDouglas Gamley·Original Music ComposerOswald Hafenrichter·Editor
Cast
Anna Massey·Donna Rogers (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")Terry-Thomas·Arthur Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")Glynis Johns·Eleanor Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")John Forbes-Robertson·Wilson (segment 2 "The Neat Job")Curd Jürgens·Sebastian (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")Dawn Addams·Inez (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")Ishaq Bux·Fakir (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")Michael Craig·Maitland (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")Edward Judd·Alex (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")Robin Nedwell·Tom (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Roy Ward Baker·Director
Writing· 3
Milton Subotsky·ScreenplayWilliam M. Gaines·StoryAl Feldstein·Story
Camera· 2
Denys N. Coop·Director of PhotographyDavid Wynn-Jones·Focus Puller
Editing· 1
Oswald Hafenrichter·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Douglas Gamley·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Roy Ashton·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Charles W. Fries·Executive ProducerMilton Subotsky·ProducerMax Rosenberg·ProducerRonnie Curtis·Casting
By the Numbers
72.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
80%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0D0D1A
#2A4A7A
#CC3333
Mood
Horrific, Eerie, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“An illustrated movie poster depicts a dark, eerie graveyard scene at night, illuminated by a full moon. A large, classical stone mausoleum with columns is centr”

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Key Elements
MausoleumTombstonesGunKnifeBlood
Atmosphere
Dark, Cold, Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
8/10
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