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In the Mouth of Madness poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.0 / 100
1994·Drama / Fantasy / Horror·1h 35m

IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS

“Lived any good books lately?”

An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.

Above the Line
John Carpenter·DirectorMichael De Luca·ScreenplayGary B. Kibbe·Director of PhotographyJim Lang·Original Music ComposerEdward A. Warschilka·Editor
Cast
Sam Neill·John TrentJulie Carmen·Linda StylesJürgen Prochnow·Sutter CaneDavid Warner·Dr. WrennJohn Glover·SapersteinBernie Casey·RobinsonPeter Jason·Mr. PaulCharlton Heston·Jackson HarglowFrances Bay·Mrs. PickmanWilhelm von Homburg·Simon
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
John Carpenter·DirectorStuart Williams·Second Second Assistant DirectorAdam Druxman·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Michael De Luca·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Gary B. Kibbe·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Edward A. Warschilka·Editor
Sound & Music· 11
Jim Lang·Original Music ComposerJohn Carpenter·Original Music ComposerRon Bartlett·Sound Effects EditorOwen Langevin·Sound MixerRobert Thirlwell·Sound Re-Recording MixerDonald Flick·Sound EditorLarry Hoki·Sound RecordistJohn Dunn·Supervising Sound EditorMatthew C. May·Sound EditorKen S. Polk·Sound Re-Recording MixerJohn Pospisil·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 5
Peter Grundy·Art DirectionRobin Michel Bush·Costume DesignJeff Ginn·Production DesignElinor Rose Galbraith·Set DecorationDonald Mowat·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Sandy King·ProducerMichael De Luca·Executive ProducerArtist W. Robinson·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 5
Rob Coleman·AnimationJeff Imada·Stunt CoordinatorAlison Reid·StuntsShelley Cook·StuntsJames D. Brown·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
68.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$9M
ROI 12%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind In the Mouth of Madness's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8B0000
#000000
#FF4500
Mood
Horror, Madness
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The movie poster features an open book with a red glow emanating from its pages. Above the book, two distorted faces with open mouths appear to be emerging from”

horror
Key Elements
BookFaces
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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