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Decoder poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.3 / 100
1984·Horror / Mystery / Sci-Fi·1h 27m

DECODER

“Information is like a bank. Our job is to rob the bank.”

F.M. discovers that different sonic frequencies induce different patterns of behaviour in listeners, first in his own studio but later in the local "H-Burger" restaurant where the passive muzak appears to be wiping people's emotions.

Above the Line
Muscha·DirectorKlaus Maeck·ScreenplayVolker Schäfer·WriterJohanna Heer·Director of PhotographyDavid Ball·MusicEva-Maria Will·Editor
Cast
FM Einheit·F.M.William Rice·JaegerChristiane Felscherinow·ChristianaWilliam S. Burroughs·Old ManGenesis P-Orridge·High PriestRalf Richter·Jaeger's AssistantMatthias Fuchs·H-Burger ManagerAlexander Hacke·PirateMona Mur·Pirate
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 1
Muscha·Director
Writing· 4
Klaus Maeck·ScreenplayVolker Schäfer·WriterTrini Trimpop·WriterMuscha·Writer
Camera· 1
Johanna Heer·Director of Photography
Editing· 5
Eva-Maria Will·EditorKlaus Maeck·EditorMuscha·EditorJonathon Braun·EditorVolker Schäfer·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
David Ball·MusicFM Einheit·MusicGenesis P-Orridge·MusicWerner Schmiedel·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Julia Strauss·Costume DesignEla Eis·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Klaus Maeck·ProducerTrini Trimpop·ProducerMuscha·ProducerVolker Schäfer·Producer
By the Numbers
66.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#191970
#808000
#FF0000
Mood
Unusual
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features a large, green toad with yellow and red eyes, positioned in front of a cassette tape. The tape has text on it, and both the toad and t”

horror
Key Elements
ToadCassette Tape
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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