Posterocalypse

Poster Per Diem: Luke Insect & Kenn Goodall’s A Field In England Teaser Poster

I’ve seen Wheatley’s Down Terrace, Kill List, and Sightseers, and have been wowed each and every time. So, it goes without saying that I’m dying to watch his latest, A Field In England. Beyond the pitch black, pitch perfect movies themselves, the director is known for consistently releasing some of the sharpest movie posters around. Take, for example, the incredible A Field In England teaser above by artist collective Twins Of Evil (Luke Insect and Kenn Goodall) which, like any quality piece of marketing should, captures your attention without spilling the beans. Insect and Goodall’s print was available online before quickly selling out, but according to the Rook Films shop there’s a small chance we may be seeing a second edition of these sometime in the nearish future.

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Poster Per Diem: Tim Doyle’s Dr. Who and the Daleks Movie Poster

I’ve long-known about the 1992 Dr. Who made-for-television movie, but I had no idea there was a 1965 feature-length theatrical film. How did I discover this bit of priceless information, you ask? (Alright, alright, “priceless” is clearly going too far.) Why, Tim Doyle’s wonderful poster, of course. Doyle’s lovely design rightly deifies our Dalek overlords, bathing them in the buzzing light of stardom, while slyly introducing a mysterious Peter Cushing as the titular Dr. Who. It’s an awesome little print that, understandably, sold out online in no time at all. 

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Poster Per Diem: Christopher Ott’s Hellraiser Movie Poster

First things first, if you’re a fan of horror films in any way, shape or form, stop everything you’re doing and visit Christopher Ott’s London 1888 Big Cartel store right now. The guy has a veritable treasure trove of fantastic prints that are astonishingly affordable given how great they look. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s briefly talk about Ott’s terrifying Hellraiser illustration. Suggesting that Pinhead may be a saintly figure of sorts by situating him in front of the strategically placed Lament Configuration (halo) backdrop is truly inspired and immediately reminded me of the lead Cenobite’s response to Kirsty Cotton’s asking who the extradimensional beings were. “Explorers in the further regions of experience,” he says. “Demons to some. Angels to others.” Christopher’s design, much like Pinhead’s answer, is concise, engaging, and completely unsettling (and I mean that in the best way possible).

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Heads Up: Dave Williams’ The Help Movie / Book Poster

Hey, folks. I just wanted to give everyone a quick heads up about DzXtinKt Originals’ latest Kickstarter. Their last go around unfortunately never reached the levels necessary for funding, but Turrel David and company have hooked up with artist Dave Williams to once again try their hand at the crowd sourcing game. While I’m not a huge fan of the film The Help, I’m quite fond of Williams’ art and I’m sure any fans of The Help will jump at the chance to pick one of these up.

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Poster Per Diem: David Moscati’s Lone Wolf and Cub Movie Poster

Quick disclaimer: I’ve been meaning to write about this print for a while now, because it’s utterly, brilliantly fantastic. Here’s hoping I can do it justice. For fans of the Lone Wolf and Cub film series, this is a no-brainer. Artist David Moscati absolutely nailed the story’s epic, lush, and often over-the-top nature with the above illustration. Now, I don’t often consider a poster’s title when I’m reviewing a work of art, but I’ve made an exception this time around, because anyone who’s read the books or watched the movies knows just how important the choice between “Ball or Sword” is to the plot. And if the words “ball” or “sword” don’t mean anything to you? By all means, watch the movies! Read the books! And buy this poster!

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Poster Per Diem: Matthew Therrien’s Manborg Movie Poster

I’m ashamed to admit I still haven’t seen Manborg because, by all accounts, this super low-budget sci-fi bonanza is incredibly fun and enjoyable throughout. However, even without having seen the Canadian production, I can tell you I’m already super impressed by some of the artwork around the film’s marketing. First there was Jason Edmiston’s wunderbar one-sheet, and now we have Matthew Therrien’s badass illustration. How amazing is that layout? How terrifying is that face within a face? How often do you even see a face within a face? Not often, I’m guessing. If a movie poster’s job is to make me want to see the film it advertises, then we can go ahead and file this under: “mission accomplished.” As I understand it, Matthew’s Manborg artwork has not been printed yet, but he’s working toward making it purchasable in the near future. Until then, I highly recommend you follow @mctherrien on Twitter and checkout his blog at mctherrien.com. He’s also got a Facebook, Tumblr and Etsy page that’s definitely worth visiting.

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Poster Per Diem: Greg Bunbury’s The Battery Movie Poster

If, like me, you enjoyed Greg Bunbury’s fantastic Killer Joe campaign, then you’ll be pleased to know its creator has designed a brand new movie poster. Created for the independent film, The Battery, Greg’s illustration is both beautiful and contemplative in equal parts. I don’t know much about the film (beyond what I’ve seen in its catchy trailer), but, in my opinion, the fact that Bunbury chose to work with the filmmakers at all, speaks volumes about The Battery’s quality.

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Poster Per Diem: Simon Misra’s Robocop Movie Poster

I occasionally peruse store directories at sites like Big Cartel, Etsy, and Storenvy, hoping that maybe, just maybe, I’ll discover some incredible artwork and a talented artist. These manhunts don’t usually yield any real results, but when they do, my day is made instantly brighter. Good news, friends: there’s not a cloud in sight and the sun is positively blinding! (Seriously though, you probably shouldn’t stare directly at the metaphorical sun I just alluded to. It’s not good for your eyes.) Simon Misra’s sketches, prints and posters paint him as a lover of cinema and a damn fine artist. Case in point: his Robocop design immediately caught my attention for its hand-drawn look and clever layout.

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Poster Per Diem: Luke Insect’s The ABCs of Death Movie Poster

I’m about to hit the hay here, but I wanted to give a quick shout out to Luke Insect’s gory ABC’s of Death print. There’s a messy sort of aesthetic here that does a great job reflecting the DIY nature of Drafthouse Film’s horror anthology. My favorite part? The letter blocks. While similar to a version of the movie’s official one-sheet, Luke’s blocks exude a grindhouse vibe that’s edgier, funnier, and downright terrifying. You can currently pick up Insect’s print through the FrightFest Originals’ website for £30 (about $46).

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