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The Apology poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.3 / 100
2022·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 32m

THE APOLOGY

“Revenge is a mother.”

Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, a recovering alcoholic is preparing to host her family's Christmas celebration when her estranged ex-brother-in-law arrives unannounced, bearing nostalgic gifts and a heavy secret.

Above the Line
Alison Locke·DirectorAlison Locke·WriterJack Caswell·Director of PhotographyUèle Lamore·Original Music ComposerLana Wolverton·Editor
Cast
Anna Gunn·Darlene HagenLinus Roache·Jack KingsleyJaneane Garofalo·Gretchen SullivanMary Leeholland·Sally HagenEsme McSherry·Young SallyZena Leigh Logan·Reporter
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Alison Locke·DirectorCédric Chabloz·First Assistant DirectorCameron H. Price·Second Assistant DirectorLizzy Walker·Second Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Alison Locke·Writer
Camera· 10
Jack Caswell·Director of PhotographyAndrew Gerety·"A" Camera OperatorSophie Bruza·"B" Camera OperatorAdam Marquez·First Assistant "A" CameraMitch Boyce·First Assistant "B" CameraKatie Santore·First Assistant "B" CameraJack Deichert·Second Assistant "A" CameraSophia Harbo·Second Assistant "A" CameraStefanie McNeal·Second Assistant "B" CameraMichael J. Wilson·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 1
Lana Wolverton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Uèle Lamore·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Michelle Laine·Costume DesignTom Obed·Production Design
Production· 10
Kim Sherman·ProducerStacy Jorgensen·ProducerLisa Whalen·ProducerMichael M. McGuire·Executive ProducerMark Ward·Executive ProducerBen Fritz·Co-ProducerMichael Kagan·Co-ProducerNarineh Hacopian·Line ProducerMichael Kagan·Production ManagerStacy Juman·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Jeffrey G. Barnett·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
59.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
IMDb
47%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 Apology's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#9D231A
#292320
#FFFFFF
Mood
Tense, Mysterious, Cold
Composition
Split
Era
Contemporary
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a split composition with the upper half dominated by a close-up of a woman's face, her right eye and the right side of her face visible, ren”

thrillermystery
Key Elements
HouseSnow Covered Trees
Atmosphere
Dark, Cold
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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