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Still of the Night poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.6 / 100
1982·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 33m

STILL OF THE NIGHT

“If looks could kill...”

When one of his patients is found murdered, psychiatrist Dr. Sam Rice is visited by the investigating officer but refuses to give up any information. He's then visited by the patient's mistress, Brooke Reynolds, whom he quickly falls for despite her being a likely murder suspect. As the police pressure on him intensifies, Rice decides to attempt solving the case on his own and soon discovers that someone is trying to kill him as well.

Above the Line
Robert Benton·DirectorRobert Benton·ScreenplayRobert Benton·StoryNéstor Almendros·Director of PhotographyJohn Kander·Original Music ComposerGerald B. Greenberg·Editor
Cast
Roy Scheider·Doctor Sam RiceMeryl Streep·Brooke ReynoldsJessica Tandy·Grace RiceJoe Grifasi·Joseph VitucciSara Botsford·Gail PhillipsJosef Sommer·George BynumIrving Metzman·Murray GordonLarry Joshua·MuggerRichmond Hoxie·Mr. HarrisFrederikke Borge·Heather Wilson
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 1
Robert Benton·Director
Writing· 3
Robert Benton·ScreenplayRobert Benton·StoryDavid Newman·Story
Camera· 1
Néstor Almendros·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Gerald B. Greenberg·EditorBill Pankow·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Kander·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Michael Molly·Art DirectionMel Bourne·Production DesignAlbert Wolsky·Costume DesignSteven J. Jordan·Set DecorationJ. Roy Helland·Makeup & HairFrances Kolar·Makeup Artist
Production· 5
Arlene Donovan·ProducerWolfgang Glattes·Associate ProducerKenneth Utt·Associate ProducerKenneth Utt·Production ManagerJuliet Taylor·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Verne Caruso·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
55.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
63%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$6M
ROI -40%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#775533
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Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two large, close-up headshots of a man and a woman, split vertically down the center. The man is on the left, and the woman is on the ”

Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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