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Wisconsin Death Trip poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.4 / 100
1999·Biography / Crime / Drama·1h 16m

WISCONSIN DEATH TRIP

Inspired by the book of the same name, film-maker James Marsh relays a tale of tragedy, murder and mayhem that erupted behind the respectable facade of Black River Falls, Wisconsin in the 19th century.

Above the Line
James Marsh·DirectorJames Marsh·WriterMichael Lesy·BookEigil Bryld·Director of PhotographyDJ Shadow·MusicJinx Godfrey·Editor
Cast
Ian Holm·Narrator (voice)Marcus Monroe·Young AndersonMarilyn White·Pauline L'AllemandJohn Baltes·UndertakerMolly Nikki Anderson·Mrs. LarsonBrittany Haydock·Baptized GirlEddie Kunz·Abandoned BoySteven Strobel·Union Man
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
James Marsh·Director
Writing· 2
James Marsh·WriterMichael Lesy·Book
Camera· 2
Eigil Bryld·Director of PhotographyFrankie DeMarco·Additional Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Jinx Godfrey·EditorPhil Bricklebank·Colorist
Sound & Music· 4
DJ Shadow·MusicJohn Cale·MusicJinx Godfrey·Sound Effects DesignerJames Marsh·Sound Effects Designer
Art & Design· 1
Ellen Kozak·Costume Design
Production· 3
Maureen A. Ryan·ProducerJames Marsh·ProducerAnthony Wall·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 1
Richard Sattin·Thanks
By the Numbers
68.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Wisconsin Death Trip's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#8C8C8C
Mood
Somber, Unsettling, Historical
Composition
Layered
Era
Early 20th Century
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a collage of black and white and desaturated color images against a white background. The top section contains three vertical rectangular im”

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Key Elements
Burning Building
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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