Cape Fear Movie Barcode

1991 · dir. Martin Scorsese · 128 min · 1.85:1 · thriller

Amber / Blue palette · Very dark · 332 stripes

This movie barcode compresses all 128 minutes of Cape Fear into a single image: every shot is averaged to one colour and laid down as a vertical stripe, left to right, opening frame to end credits. Directed by Martin Scorsese in 1991 and framed at 1.85:1, the thriller palette shows up as bands of colour you can read at a glance.

About this filmv

A convicted rapist is released from prison and begins to stalk the lawyer who failed to defend him. The plot follows the lawyer's family as their lives are systematically torn apart. The film uses high-contrast shadows and saturated primary colors to create a sense of dread.

Key colours

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Film details

Release year
1991
Director
Martin Scorsese
Runtime
128 min
Aspect ratio
1.85:1
Average shot
4.4s
Genre
thriller

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