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American Nightmare poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.7 / 100
1983·Crime / Horror / Thriller·1h 28m

AMERICAN NIGHTMARE

“Every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true ... or die trying.”

A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.

Above the Line
Don McBrearty·DirectorJohn Sheppard·ScreenplaySteven Blake·StoryDaniel Hainey·Director of PhotographyPaul Zaza·Original Music ComposerIan McBride·Editor
Cast
Lawrence Day·Eric (as Lawrence S. Day)Lora Staley·Louise / Isabelle's workmateNeil Dainard·Tony / Hamilton's right-handLenore Zann·Tina / stripperClaudia Udy·Andrea / Isabelle's workmatePage Fletcher·Mark / Tina's boyfriendMichael Ironside·Sgt. Skylar (as Mike Ironside)Larry Aubrey·Dolly / Isabelle's neighborMichael Copeman·Fixer / Isabelle's pimp (as Mike Copeman)Bunty Webb·Operator
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Don McBrearty·DirectorTannis C. Baker·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Steven Blake·StoryJohn Sheppard·ScreenplayJohn Gault·Story
Camera· 5
Daniel Hainey·Director of PhotographyBill Heintz·Key GripScott Barrie·Assistant CameraCraig Heintz·GripPaul Fox·Clapper Loader
Editing· 3
Ian McBride·EditorKaren Hall·Assistant EditorCatherine Rankin·Negative Cutter
Sound & Music· 2
Paul Zaza·Original Music ComposerElius Caruso·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 2
Andrew Deskin·Art DirectionPaul Lynch·Title Designer
Production· 6
Ray Sager·ProducerPaul Lynch·Executive ProducerAnthony Kramreither·Executive ProducerJohn Gill·Production AssistantRobyn Rosenberg·Production AssistantLucinda Sill·Casting Director
Other Departments· 7
John Herzog·GafferIan Bresolin·ElectricianRichard Quinlan·DriverAriadna Ochrymovych·Wardrobe SupervisorMartha Wynne Snetsinger·Wardrobe AssistantPaul Zaza·ThanksDwayne McLean·Fight Choreographer
By the Numbers
51.7
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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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind American Nightmare's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FF0033
#C80033
#66CCFF
Mood
Mysterious, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features the back of a person with long, dark hair, facing away from the viewer. The person is wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved dress or shirt. ”

dramathriller
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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