B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.7 / 100
1979Drama / Fantasy / Horror1h 8m
SCHALCKEN THE PAINTER
Can Schalcken save his love, Rose, from the clutches of a ghastly suitor before it is too late?
Above the Line
Leslie Megahey·DirectorLeslie Megahey·WriterSheridan Le Fanu·Short StoryJohn Hooper·Director of PhotographySimon Wilson·Sound RecordistPaul Humfress·Editor
Cast
Jeremy Clyde·Godfried SchalkenMaurice Denham·Gerrit DouCheryl Kennedy·RoseJohn Justin·VanderhausenCharles Gray·NarratorAnthony Sharp·GentlemanAnne Tirard·Brothel MadamVal Penny·LesbiaRoy Evans·CoachmanEric Francis·Goldsmith
Full Crew(12 credits)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Leslie Megahey·Director
Writing· 2
Leslie Megahey·WriterSheridan Le Fanu·Short Story
Camera· 1
John Hooper·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Paul Humfress·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Simon Wilson·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 5
Christine Rawlins·Costume DesignAnna Ridley·Production DesignJean Steward·Makeup SupervisorAnna Ridley·Art DesignerBob Blagden·Graphic Designer
Other Departments· 1
Robert Julian·Lighting Supervisor
By the Numbers
60.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Schalcken the Painter's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
#1A1A1A
#8C5926
#404040
Mood
Mysterious, Somber, Gothic
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Painted
“The poster features a dark, illustrated scene with a young man's face prominently on the right, illuminated by two candles he holds. To his left, an older man w”
horrordramagothic
Key Elements
CandlesSkullPotsGlass Object
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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