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The Attic poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.3 / 100
1980·Drama / Horror / Thriller·1h 41m

THE ATTIC

“13 steps to TERROR!”

A librarian devotes her life to caring for her wheelchair-bound tyrannical father after being stood up at altar. She fantasizes his death and finds joy only with her pet monkey. When the monkey disappears, a shocking past is revealed.

Above the Line
George Edwards, Gary Graver·DirectorTony Crechales·ScreenplayGeorge Edwards·ScreenplayGary Graver·Director of PhotographyHod David Schudson·Original Music ComposerDerek Parsons·Editor
Cast
Carrie Snodgress·Louise ElmoreRay Milland·WendellRuth Cox·EmilyRosemary Murphy·Mrs. PerkinsFrances Bay·LibrarianFern Barry·Mrs. MooneyMarjorie Eaton·Mrs. FowlerDick Welsbacher·Mr. FarleyJoyce Cavarozzi·SecretaryMichael LeRoy Rhodes·Sailor
Full Crew
(17 credits)
Directing· 3
Gary Graver·DirectorGeorge Edwards·DirectorJudy Redlin·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Tony Crechales·ScreenplayGeorge Edwards·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Gary Graver·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Derek Parsons·EditorPatsy Pitts·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Hod David Schudson·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Tom Rasmussen·Art DirectionTana Cunningham-Curtis·Set DresserRobert Shawley·Assistant Set Dresser
Production· 4
Ray Dryden·ProducerPhillip Randall·ProducerRuth Conforte·Casting DirectorNicole Scott·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Ray Dryden·Post Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
58.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Eerie, Mysterious, Dark
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a central, pale-faced woman with dark eyes and red-tinged eyelids, wearing a light-colored, possibly tattered garment, against a dark, tree-”

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Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Dark
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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