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The Deathmaker poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.0 / 100
1995·Crime / Drama·1h 50m

THE DEATHMAKER

Fritz Haarmann, who has killed at least 27 boys, is questioned by a psychology professor in order to find out whether he is sane and can be held responsible for his crimes. During this interrogation Haarmann reveals his motives and his killing methods.

Above the Line
Romuald Karmakar·DirectorRomuald Karmakar·ScreenplayMichael Farin·ScreenplayFred Schuler·Director of PhotographyPeter Przygodda·Editor
Cast
Götz George·Fritz HaarmannJürgen Hentsch·Prof. Dr. Ernst SchultzeHans-Michael Rehberg·Kommisar RaetzPierre Franckh·StenographMatthias Fuchs·Dr. MachnikMarek Harloff·KressChristian Honhold·Arzt
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Romuald Karmakar·Director
Writing· 2
Romuald Karmakar·ScreenplayMichael Farin·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Fred Schuler·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter Przygodda·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Toni Lüdi·Production DesignPeri de Bragança·Costume Design
Production· 5
Romuald Karmakar·ProducerThomas Schühly·ProducerGebhard Henke·ProducerChristian Granderath·ProducerPeter Herrmann·Executive Producer
By the Numbers
76.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
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 The Deathmaker's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#735C4A
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Somber
Composition
Centered
Era
90s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up, headshot of a middle-aged man with short, light brown hair and a beard, looking directly forward with a serious expression. His ”

Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
6/10
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