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The Thirteenth Tale poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.2 / 100
2013·Drama / Mystery / TV Movie·1h 30m

THE THIRTEENTH TALE

Biographer Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of the famous writer Vida Winter, who asks her to write her biography. Although initially she is reluctant, as Vida is known for constantly distorting the facts of her life, Margaret soon becomes fascinated with the story of a dark childhood, a disturbing tale that leads her to finally confront the traumas of her own past.

Above the Line
James Kent·DirectorChristopher Hampton·ScreenplayDiane Setterfield·NovelJean-Philippe Gossart·Director of PhotographyBenjamin Wallfisch·Original Music ComposerLuke Dunkley·Editor
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave·Vida WinterOlivia Colman·MargaretRobert Pugh·John the DigAlexandra Roach·Hester BarrowSteven Mackintosh·Dr. CliftonTom Goodman-Hill·Dr. MawsleySophie Turner·Young Adeline / VidaAntonia Clarke·Young EmmelineMichael Jibson·Charlie AngelfieldEmily Beecham·Isabelle March
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
James Kent·DirectorSara Doughty·Script SupervisorAndy Pearson·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Christopher Hampton·ScreenplayDiane Setterfield·Novel
Camera· 4
Jean-Philippe Gossart·Director of PhotographyLaurence Cendrowicz·Still PhotographerMark Jones·Key GripGareth Hughes·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 1
Luke Dunkley·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Benjamin Wallfisch·Original Music ComposerJohn Pearson·Sound RecordistNigel Edwards·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 6
Frederic Evard·Art DirectionJon Henson·Production DesignFiona Lobo-Cranston·Makeup ArtistCamise Oldfield·Graphic DesignerElizabeth Healey·Costume SupervisorNic Ede·Costume Designer
Production· 7
David Heyman·ProducerRosie Alison·Executive ProducerNorma Heyman·ProducerPolly Hill·Executive ProducerLuc Webster·Unit ManagerDavid Mason·Co-ProducerGail Stevens·Casting
Other Departments· 4
Gordon Seed·Stunt CoordinatorAnthony Smith·Visual Effects SupervisorTom Harris·Special Effects SupervisorMark Taylor·Gaffer
By the Numbers
74.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
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 Thirteenth Tale's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#404040
#808080
#A0A0A0
Mood
Mysterious, Somber, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
Contemporary
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features three women's faces in the upper half, with the central woman's face being the largest and most prominent. Below them, the title "THE ”

dramamystery
Key Elements
SwingLarge House
Atmosphere
Dark, Muted, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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