Pickman's Model
Synopsis
Inspired by Lovecraft's short story, Pickman's Model is about a morbid painter named Richard Upton Pickman, who created from his fiendish brush "unbelievable loathsomeness and moral foetor." William Thurber, a student of occult art and author, becomes obsessed with Pickman and pursues him learning more and more about the source of his art until it finally consumes him.
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December 15, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cathy Welch
- Screenplay & Story
- Cathy Welch, Kelly Greene, Steve Blackburn, H.P. Lovecraft
- Original Score
- Jim Hillin
- Original Title
- Pickman's Model
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- Lurker Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cathy Welch
Cathy Welch, Kelly Greene, Steve Blackburn, H.P. Lovecraft
Jim Hillin
David DeWitt
Kevin Wilson, Cathy Welch
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Wilson
Producer
Cathy Welch
Producer
Jim Hillin
Original Music Composer
Cathy Welch
Director
Cathy Welch
Writer
Kelly Greene
Writer
David DeWitt
Director of Photography
Steve Blackburn
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Pickman's Model about?
Inspired by Lovecraft's short story, Pickman's Model is about a morbid painter named Richard Upton Pickman, who created from his fiendish brush "unbelievable loathsomeness and moral foetor." William Thurber, a student of occult art and author, becomes obsessed with Pickman and pursues him learning more and more about the source of his art until it finally consumes him.
Who directed Pickman's Model?
Pickman's Model was directed by Cathy Welch.
Who stars in Pickman's Model?
The principal cast of Pickman's Model includes Mac Williams, Marc Mahan, Nancy Griffith, Virginia Houston, Martin Boozer.
When was Pickman's Model released and how long is it?
Pickman's Model was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Pickman's Model?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pickman's Model was composed by Jim Hillin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pickman's Model?
Pickman's Model holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).