A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.7 / 100
2000Documentary / Horror1h 13m
THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE
An examination into the nature of 1960's-70's horror films, the involved artists, and how they reflected contemporary society.
Above the Line
Adam Simon·DirectorAdam Simon·WriterChris Syner·Sound RecordistPaul Carlin·Editor
Cast
George A. Romero·SelfJohn Carpenter·SelfTom Savini·SelfDavid Cronenberg·SelfWes Craven·SelfTobe Hooper·SelfJohn Landis·SelfTom Gunning·SelfCarol J. Clover·SelfAdam Lowenstein·Self
Full Crew(12 credits)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Adam Simon·Director
Writing· 1
Adam Simon·Writer
Editing· 2
Paul Carlin·EditorKatherine Grincell·Colorist
Sound & Music· 1
Chris Syner·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 2
Paul Welsley Griggs·Graphic DesignerTeak Mu Tse·Graphic Designer
Production· 4
Jonathan Sehring·ProducerPaula Jalfon·ProducerColin MacCabe·ProducerEmma Whiteley·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
William Simon·In Memory Of
By the Numbers
73.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
67%
CRITICS
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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 American Nightmare's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#967248
#CC3333
Mood
Eerie, Informative
Composition
Split
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Graphic Design
“The poster features a large, light brown human skull on the left side, partially obscured by shadow, against a solid black background. The right side of the pos”
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Key Elements
Human SkullText
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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