Posterocalypse

Poster Per Diem: Charles Moran’s The Deadly Spawn Movie Poster

I haven’t seen Deadly Spawn since I was a kid, but evidently the film has amassed a ton of fans throughout its lifetime. As far as low-budget 80s sci-fi horror movies go, few films have received more poster love than Douglas McKeown’s 1983 cult classic. So why did I choose Moran’s take on the alien invasion? More so than most, I thought Charles’ illustration really captured the DIY aesthetic that helped make Deadly Spawn so memorable.

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Poster Per Diem: Justin Van Genderen’s “New York 1933” Art Print

I’ve had my eye on this print for a while now and am thoroughly impressed with just how powerfully the artist conveys the epic-ness of the original King Kong. I picture a 1933 audience being absolutely spellbound by Willis O’Brien’s stop-motion wizardry. I’m also a huge fan of how Van Genderen’s composition canonizes not only the giant gorilla, but more importantly, the Empire State Building and its place in film history.

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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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Heads Up: Nakatomi Inc.’s Bernie Wrightson Print Subscription

I’ve reviewed Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein illustrations in the past, but for those who haven’t read my write-ups, here’s the main takeaway: I’m almost certain Bernie’s artwork was under all that sand in the Ark of the Covenant from Raiders of the Lost Ark. I won’t go as far as to say with 100% certainty that Wrightson’s prints possess supernatural powers and have the ability to gruesomely liquefy Nazis, but am I trying to imply it? Definitely. The posters are a joy to behold and are so packed with detail, you’ll have trouble believing a single artist could create them without at least a little divine face-melting assistance. And if you missed out on his last two releases through Nakatomi Inc., prepare yourself, because I’ve got some great news for you. But before that, let’s take a look at the next poster in the series, shall we?

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Heads Up: Laurent Durieux’s “Peter Pan (Peter and Wendy)” Art Print

People of Earth: If you don’t already own a Laurent Durieux print, now’s your chance. I get it. I really do. Laurent’s work is, in a word, spectacular. It’s also incredibly limited in most cases, meaning if you’re not at a gallery’s opening reception or one of the first people to click “Add to Cart,” then it can be pretty damn hard to get your hands on one of his posters. But that all changes right now, because Hero Complex Gallery is running a timed pre-sale right this very minute.

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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: Jimiyo’s “Wolf” Art Print

If you’ve ever played the critically acclaimed Okami, then you’re going to want to get your hands on this. I take that back, actually. A far more accurate statement would be: if you’re into beautiful artwork, period, then you’ll need to pick this poster up. I never completed the game, but anyone who’s seen its packaging can attest to its eye-melting art direction. Taking a cue from those mind-boggling visuals, artist Jimiyo has crafted a truly beautiful screen print.

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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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