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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.3 / 100
2016·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 52m

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

“What you see can hurt you.”

Rachel Watson, devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.

Above the Line
Tate Taylor·DirectorErin Cressida Wilson·ScreenplayCharlotte Bruus Christensen·Director of PhotographyDanny Elfman·Original Music ComposerMichael McCusker·Editor
Cast
Emily Blunt·Rachel WatsonRebecca Ferguson·Anna WatsonHaley Bennett·Megan HipwellLuke Evans·Scott HipwellJustin Theroux·Tom WatsonAllison Janney·Detective Sgt. RileyLisa Kudrow·MarthaLaura Prepon·CathyEdgar Ramírez·Dr. Kamal AbdicDarren Goldstein·Man in the Suit
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Tate Taylor·DirectorPatrick Capone·Second Unit Director
Writing· 1
Erin Cressida Wilson·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Charlotte Bruus Christensen·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Michael McCusker·EditorAndrew Buckland·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Danny Elfman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 9
Michelle Matland·Costume DesignAnn Roth·Costume DesignKevin Thompson·Production DesignDeborah Jensen·Art DirectionBernadette Mazur·Makeup Department HeadKyra Panchenko·Makeup ArtistMichael Fontaine·Special Effects Makeup ArtistDon Kozma·Key Makeup ArtistSusan Bode Tyson·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Marc Platt·ProducerJared LeBoff·ProducerCelia D. Costas·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 11
Alan D'Angerio·Hair Department HeadAlan D'Angerio·Hair DesignerMandy Lyons·HairstylistStanley Tines·Key Hair StylistBrendan Taylor·Visual Effects SupervisorGeorge B. Colucci Jr.·Stunt DriverDejay Roestenberg·Stunt DoubleMark Fichera·Stunt DoubleJason Mello·Stunt DoubleBrandon Alan Smith·StuntsTracey Ruggiero·Stunts
By the Numbers
71.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
44%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$173M
ROI 285%
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 Girl on the Train's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#70706C
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Mood
Mysterious, Somber
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a woman's face, partially obscured by a dark, textured surface that appears to be a train window. Her eyes are visible, lookin”

mysterydrama
Key Elements
Woman's FaceTrain WindowWater Droplets
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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