Roger Corman
Film director · 4 films (1964–2004)
Roger Corman is a director whose work here spans The Masque of the Red Death (1964) to The Intruder (2004), across drama and horror. All 232 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Roger William Corman was an American film director, producer and actor. Known under various monikers such as "The Pope of Pop Cinema", “The King of The B’s”, "The Spiritual Godfather of the New Hollywood", and "The King of Cult", he was known as a trailblazer in the world of independent film.
Born 5 April 1926 · Detroit, Michigan, USA · died 9 May 2024
Directing style
Corman anchors his psychological horror and drama in claustrophobic, dimly lit interiors, staging the majority of his scenes at night. He relies heavily on eye-level medium shots and closeups rendered with a shallow depth of field, isolating characters against backgrounds illuminated by practical fixtures, candlelight, and firelight. This intimate blocking is defined by a tense, ominous atmosphere, utilizing a palette that contrasts deep teals, rich plums, and blood reds against cool, desaturated blues and stark whites.
Awards
- Telluride Film Festival Silver Medallion · 2012
- Academy Honorary Award · 2010
- Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement · 1998
- Time Machine Award · 1998
- Inkpot Award · 1995
- The President's Memorial Award · 1984
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Films directed by Roger Corman
About Roger Corman
When was Roger Corman born?
Roger Corman was born on 5 April 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, USA and died on 9 May 2024.
What films has Roger Corman directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: The Masque of the Red Death (1964), The Tomb of Ligeia (1964), The Trip (1967) and The Intruder (2004).
What awards has Roger Corman won?
Telluride Film Festival Silver Medallion (2012), Academy Honorary Award (2010), Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement (1998) and Time Machine Award (1998).
Search every frame of Roger Corman’s films
All 232 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Roger Corman — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.