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The Manson Family poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.8 / 100
1997·Crime / Drama / History·1h 35m

THE MANSON FAMILY

“You've seen the story through the eyes of the law... Now see it through the eyes of The Manson Family.”

A dramatization of the horrific and notorious Manson Family Murders, in the form of super 8 home movies.

Above the Line
Jim Van Bebber·DirectorJim Van Bebber·WriterMike King·Director of PhotographyRoss Karpelman·Original Music ComposerMichael T. Capone·Editor
Cast
Marcelo Games·Charlie MansonMarc Pitman·Tex WatsonJim Van Bebber·BobbyAmy Yates·Leslie van HoutenLeslie Orr·Patty KrenwinkelMaureen Allisse·Sadie AtkinsTom Burns·Clem WatkinsMichelle Briggs·Linda KasabianSage Stallone·Jay Sebring (voice)Geoff Burkman·Leno La Bianca
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Jim Van Bebber·Director
Writing· 1
Jim Van Bebber·Writer
Camera· 1
Mike King·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Michael T. Capone·EditorJim Van Bebber·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Ross Karpelman·Original Music ComposerPhil Anselmo·Original Music ComposerSage Stallone·Additional Music
Art & Design· 1
Andrew Copp·Makeup Effects
Production· 4
Carl Daft·ProducerMike King·ProducerJim Van Bebber·ProducerDavid Gregory·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Mark De Alessandro·Stunts
By the Numbers
67.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
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 Manson Family's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D20000
#000000
Mood
Disturbing, Intense, Stark
Composition
Split
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a stark, high-contrast image with a white background. Three figures, rendered in a textured red, are positioned on the left and center, appe”

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Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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