Feeling burnt out writing mostly reviews lately on this blog. Therefore, here are some great film posters that would bless the walls of any discerning movie lover's abode; if they haven't tainted their homes already with unholy Funk Pop abominations, or vintage posters of pretentious foreign films they've never watched.
As far as I'm aware, these are all official commissions, and not some pervert from DeviantArt doing an alternative piece.
Late Night with the Devil
This official poster contains a far more strikingly, fiery image in comparison to the retro alternative. I also much prefer this title font over that over used Larchmont one in the other poster. Also, the typographic layout is far more visually interesting; particularly, in how it doesn't drown out the intentional negative space above.
Design: P+A
MadS
The multiple pairs of eyes and the repeated titles are ingenious touches. A smart way to define three stories following one another. The nightmarish visage and the sickly colours grotesquely capture a bad trip and the zombie apocalypse.
Design: ????
Last Night in Soho
Really impressed how this poster can pass itself off as both vintage slice of pulp and as a fashion mock-up thanks to the perceivable use of magic markers. Striking contrast of the modern world in blues, while reds offer glimpses of the past. Two different worlds in Edgar Wright's film. Nice detail with the little stamp in the bottom corner, too.
Design: James Paterson
Warfare
Very much captures the siege aspect from the film. Fond of the oppressive colour of the building against that hazy yellow sky. The overhead telephone lines adding further geometric shapes. Really like how the most visually arresting part of the poster, for me at least, is the bold Helvetica title in a rich orange being suppressed by US marines. Totally captures the claustrophobic aspects of the film. Great poster.
Design: B O N D
Mad God
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, than this Mad God poster makes me glad I'm not on the same continent as Phil Tippett, the film's director. You can basically screen shot any part of his insanely demented, apocalyptic film, slap the title text on it and call it a day. But I digress, I love how bold, grungy and unapologetically twisted this poster looks. Fantastic film, too.
Design: Ómar Hauksson
Prisoners of the Ghostland
The film may have been completely awful, but at least its poster is an absolute work of art. Nicolas Cage, with his back turned, standing atop a pile of bones and what not, that make up a samurai helmet, really drives home the East meets West mash-up which all were praying for to be good in the film. Wonderful choice of colours; the teal blue works so well with the red in the background. Stunning poster!
Design: Stockholm Design
The Zone of Interest
Omitting the monumental horrors occurring in the background and turning them into a negative space while picturing the commandant's garden, perfectly highlights the film's banality of evil theme. An outstanding poster that compliments Jonathan Glazer's darkly disturbing film.
Design: Kellerhouse, Inc.
Benedetta
The blend of religion and eroticism in Paul Verhoeven's throwback to nunsploitation is successfully depicted in this controversy-courting poster. The film's title and Verhoeven's name forming a crucifix is an obvious design choice, but sometimes the most obvious decision is the best decision —, and this is it, right here. Highly evocative and reminiscent of those memorable covers Nigel Wingrove would have on his Redemption Films label back in the '90s.
Design: Le Cercle Noir
The Last Duel
The minimalist design reminds me of Saul Bass's style to a degree. Jodie Comer caught in between the duelling swords is relevant to the film's premise, and very tactile on this poster. I'm also glad it doesn't have either Matt Damon's or Adam Driver's mugs on it, in all honesty.Design: Legion Creative
Possessor
Can barely remember much of Brandon Cronenberg's science fiction horror film, but every time I see the poster for it on my Letterboxd feed, I keep meaning to revisit it. It's such a disturbingly, warped image. I love all the effects on it; reminds me of the Plastic Wrap filter in PhotoShop. Above all, I adore that title font being partially reflected and the poster looking like it's been submerged in a tank full of urine. Repulsively eye-catching!
Design: Legion Creative
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