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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.1 / 100
1976·Crime / Horror / Mystery·1h 31m

GOD TOLD ME TO

“The people of this city are being terrorized. The crimes have no motives. The killers have only one explanation...”

A New York detective investigates a series of murders committed by random citizens who claim that 'God told them to'.

Above the Line
Larry Cohen·DirectorLarry Cohen·ScreenplayPaul Glickman·Director of PhotographyFrank Cordell·Original Music ComposerMichael D. Corey·Editor
Cast
Tony Lo Bianco·Peter J. NicholasDeborah Raffin·Casey ForsterSandy Dennis·Martha NicholasSylvia Sidney·Elizabeth MullinSam Levene·Everett LukasRobert Drivas·David MortenMike Kellin·Deputy CommissionerRichard Lynch·Bernard PhillipsSammy Williams·Harold GormanJo Flores Chase·Mrs. Gorman
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Larry Cohen·Director
Writing· 1
Larry Cohen·Screenplay
Camera· 7
Paul Glickman·Director of PhotographyMichel Grinbaum·Key GripAnthony Gonzalez·Key GripStefan Czapsky·Assistant CameraJanelle Webb·Still PhotographerChris Balton·Assistant CameraCoreydon Erickson·Key Grip
Editing· 5
Michael D. Corey·EditorWilliam J. Waters·EditorArthur Mandelberg·EditorChris Lebenzon·EditorMichael John Bateman·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Frank Cordell·Original Music ComposerJeffrey L. Hayes·SoundFrank Cordell·ConductorJane Landis·Boom Operator
Production· 10
Larry Cohen·ProducerRoger Corman·ProducerAlan W. Bailey·Production AssistantJohnny Ramsen·Production AssistantMichael Veiner·Production ConsultantPeter Sabiston·Production ConsultantArnold Mack·Production AssistantReid Freeman·Production AssistantFenton Hamilton·Production ConsultantHarry M. Brittenham·Production Consultant
Other Departments· 2
Halston·Wardrobe DesignerBernard Herrmann·In Memory Of
By the Numbers
70.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
73%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Ominous, Tense
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a collage of drawn figures against a backdrop of a city skyline and ominous eyes. A man with a mustache is aiming a rifle, while a pol”

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Key Elements
RiflePolice HatCity BuildingsEyes
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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