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Curtains poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.4 / 100
1983·Horror / Mystery / Thriller·1h 29m

CURTAINS

“Behind every curtain, someone is waiting...something is watching.”

Six young actresses auditioning for a movie role at a remote mansion are targeted by a mysterious masked murderer.

Above the Line
Richard Ciupka·DirectorWilliam Gray·ScreenplayRobert Guza Jr.·StoryRobert Paynter·Director of PhotographyPaul Zaza·Original Music ComposerMichael MacLaverty·Editor
Cast
John Vernon·Jonathan StrykerSamantha Eggar·Samantha SherwoodLinda Thorson·Brooke ParsonsAnne Ditchburn·Laurian SummersLynne Griffin·Patti O'ConnorSandee Currie·Tara DeMilloLesleh Donaldson·Christie BurnsDeborah Burgess·Amanda TeutherMichael Wincott·MatthewMaury Chaykin·Monty
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 6
Richard Ciupka·DirectorDonato Baldassarra·Second Assistant DirectorJerome McCann·Third Assistant DirectorJohn Pace·Third Assistant DirectorKaren Pike·Second Assistant DirectorTony Thatcher·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
William Gray·ScreenplayRobert Guza Jr.·Story
Camera· 1
Robert Paynter·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael MacLaverty·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Paul Zaza·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Roy Forge Smith·Production DesignSuzanne Benoit·Assistant Makeup ArtistChristine A. Hart·Assistant Makeup ArtistShonagh Jabour·Makeup ArtistDan Perri·Title Designer
Production· 4
Peter R. Simpson·ProducerRichard Simpson·Executive ProducerGerry Arbeid·Production ManagerIlana Frank·Production Manager
Other Departments· 4
Colin Chilvers·Special EffectsJenny Arbour·HairstylistGreg Cannom·ProstheticsShannon Tweed·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
62.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
57%
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
Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A black and white image features a woman with light hair pulled back, seated at a table. She is wearing a dark, ruffled top and her hands are clasped together o”

Key Elements
WomanTableFlowersFramed Picture
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
6/10
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