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The Masque of the Red Death (1964)

Directed by Roger Corman · Cinematography by Nicolas Roeg

89 min50 frames

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The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: wide — An underwater perspective shows distorted, blurred forms shifting through dark teal water.…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: wide — Seven robed figures stand in a line on a dark, bare hilltop at night. They walk slowly toward…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: fullbody — A bright white room features a small arched window and ornate white furniture. A woman in…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: medium — A stone castle banquet hall with ornate doorways is filled with guests in costumes. A man…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: closeup — A single red rose is positioned centrally within the dark frame. The petals are…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: medium — A medieval chamber features yellow curtains and a small circular window with stone tracery.…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: medium — A stone castle interior features a grand staircase and ornate golden metal screens. An…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: closeup — A woman's face is seen submerged in murky green water. She looks directly forward with…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit room features walls covered in antique metallic shields and armor pieces. A…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: wide — A grand medieval ballroom with a patterned tiled floor and stone archways.The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: wide — A dark, misty woodland area features a single tree with gnarled bare branches. A lone figure…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: wide — A dark stone hall features ornate iron chandeliers holding green candles and high ceilings. A…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: wide — A lavish room features patterned teal wallpaper and dark antique furniture under soft…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: medium — A stone-walled great hall is furnished with wooden tables and large chandeliers. A…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room with purple velvet curtains and ornate wooden furnishings. A woman stands…The Masque of the Red Death (1964) movie still: wide — A misty, dark field at night features bare, gnarled tree branches framing the composition. A…
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The Masque of the Red Death — official trailer

What is The Masque of the Red Death about?

A European prince terrorizes the local peasantry while using his castle as a refuge against the "Red Death" plague that stalks the land.

Where can you watch The Masque of the Red Death?

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What does the cinematography of The Masque of the Red Death look like?

Across 50 sampled frames, The Masque of the Red Death builds its coverage from medium shots (56% of the sample), with wide compositions (24%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Nicolas Roeg keeps 70% of it in soft, low-key light. 80% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 64% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of The Masque of the Red Death?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of The Masque of the Red Death (1964) are #2d2e2d, #0c0b0c, #8b0708, #d0cfcb, #f8f8f8, #473830 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #0c0b0c
  • #8b0708
  • #d0cfcb
  • #f8f8f8
  • #473830

See the full The Masque of the Red Death colour palette — every hex with its share, plus warmth, saturation and luminance.

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