Best Movie Posters List
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Last Updated: 4/22/24
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It's simple and straightforward: the best of the best posters in cinema history. They must be eye-catching, enough to make
anyone want to see the film. The poster can be original or re-release and may be a representative of variations. Once in a
while, serving as a cover for VHS, DVD, and the likes is okay.
Miniseries and telefilms are fair game. I will try my best to find out who designed each poster. You will notice horror
movies are heavily represented. It's because the genre tends to have the best-looking posters.
This list is based on what I have seen so far and is limited to the top 100 with 13 honorable mentions in no order.
While ranking the posters, I am thinking about design and creativity.
Designed by Peter Sís, it's the best poster design of all time. Wearing a mask and a hat, the man has his hands out to reveal the city in intricate details. Then, there's the tagline that says: THE MAN...THE MUSIC...THE MADNESS...THE MURDER...THE MOTION PICTURE... Hence, the film: AMADEUS. It promises that "everything you've heard is true." Only three colors are used: black, red, and white.
Designed by Richard Amsel, Harrison Ford is perfectly sketched with a smile on his face. The tagline at the top says: "The Return of the Great Adventure." On left and right of the poster are the characters' faces with the Ark that everybody has been searching for which is right behind Indiana Jones. The film title is iconically designed.
Designed by Howard Terpning, Rhett Butler is holding Scarlett O'Hara in front of the flaming background while wearing impressive period clothes. It's the romance of a lifetime as backed by the tagline: "In new screen splendor...The most magnificent picture ever!" Lots of colors are prominently shown. At the bottom center, there's an antebellum house with plenty of action on both sides.
Designed by Jim Pearsall, Jack Nicholson's cigarette smoke swirls around Faye Dunaway's face who has no outline on the bottom of her jaw: just the eyes, nose, and lips. All English words are printed in Chinese font. The color of the smoke at the top and the wave at the bottom is reminiscent of The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai.
There's a moon, then a dim sun, and finally a blazing sun. The tagline represents each in the following order: "First there was 'Night of the Living Dead'", "then 'Dawn of the Dead'", and "and now the darkest day of horror the world has ever known." Hence, the film title by George A. Romero in big bold strict lettering with four faces appearing one by one. A shadow emerges over the final word of the title at the bottom.
Designed by Barry E. Jackson, it's the head from the Statue of Liberty that's right in the middle of the action with buildings on both sides. The tagline reads: "1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane." Kurt Russell is shown running out of there with Donald Pleasence and Adrienne Barbeau. Everything is slanted to indicate how upside down everything has been for them.
Designed by Lanny Powers, the powerful-looking poster starts with a strong tagline: "When there's no room in HELL the dead will walk the EARTH." On the left side is a reminder that this is the sequel to the most famous zombie movie of all time: Night of the Living Dead. Then, there's the film title in a simple geometric line leading toward the head rising above the horizon.
Designed by Bob Peak, right in the center is Audrey Hepburn holding an umbrella. There are tons of images around her with Rex Harrison on the left. Varying degrees of pink and red with bits of yellow, blue, orange, and human skin color are used with black outline. Stars' names at the top are separated by a line along with the display of film title.
Designed by Roger Kastel, the female swimmer is unaware of the shark coming for her underneath. The Jaws logo is in bold red block lettering. At the top is the tagline: "The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No.1 best seller." Stars' names are placed in a three-pronged block at the bottom of the image.
A statement is made on the top left corner: "A man went looking for America. And couldn't find it anywhere..." Peter Fonda looks over the landscape and seems not content with what he's seeing. Two simple colors are used throughout: yellow and black. Intersecting black lines make an outline of Peter Fonda and the landscape. There's the stamp: Cannes Films Festival Winner for Best Film by a New Director.
Designed by Matthew Joseph Peak (whose father designed the posters for My Fair Lady and Apocalypse Now), it's Nancy who can't sleep, having been hovered over by Freddy Krueger's famous hand of knives. At the top left of her is a not-so-clear image of him which will be more pronounced in the subsequent posters for the sequels. Here lies her dilemma: IF NANCY DOESN'T WAKE UP SCREAMING SHE WON'T WAKE UP AT ALL.
Designed by Drew Struzan, the poster follows the visionary spirit of Richard Amsel. Indiana Jones is the star of the film with his father joining him in the adventure. Right below is the old-fashioned action that's happening which envokes images of WWII. At each of the four corners is a character who'll be either his friend or enemy. The movie title is iconically punctuated once again.
It's the face of Diana Ross with a gardenia flower on her ear. A handcuffed hand holds up the microphone. The tagline reads: DIANA ROSS IS BILLIE HOLIDAY. DIANA ROSS SINGS BILLIE HOLIDAY. AND A SUPERSTAR IS BORN. Below is the film title. Only three colors are used: purple, light blue, and white.
There's a lot to look at which has a harmony among them: Joe Mantegna in suit standing with his hands in pockets, Lindsay Crouse with her arms folded, the buildings on the right indicating various games, and the house of cards on the bottom right. To wrap it up is the tagline: "Human nature is a sucker bet." The film title is in separate blocks.
It's the most iconic movie poster of Al Pacino's career. You'll see it featured in a few films such as Saturday Night Fever. Al Pacino knows he's cooler than everybody when he has a serious look while sporting a beard. The tagline says it all of what the story is about: "Many of his fellow considered him the most dangerous man alive—an honest cop."
Designed by Reynold Brown, the tagline exclaims: THE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME! There's the impressive-looking monument on the left side of the title in huge blocks. Expectations are raised very high because a magnificent chariot race will be featured, and they are easily met and more. Truly an epic poster for an epic movie.
It's the famous scolding moment between Joe Clark and Sams that's shown in a silhouette with students looking on against the deep red backdrop. Then, there are the huge letters of the film title: LEAN ON ME. On the top left is the inspiring plot summary: "Eastside High was a training ground for jail. Then Joe Clark took over. Now the kids are getting something they never had. A future."
Which stands out more: the catchy title The Hills Have Eyes in big bold black letters or Michael Berryman's menacing eyes? Bald and mutant-looking, he has a bunch of things around his neck including dentures. Then, there's a family on the bottom left, and it's clear they're next to be killed in the middle of nowhere as evidenced by the canyons in the background.
In a spiral fashion starting at the face of a screaming female victim are the neckties with the film title as presented by Alfred Hitchcock and the picture of a serial killer doing the work. It exclaims: "From the Master of Shock...A Shocking Masterpiece!" Four colors are used: yellow, red, black, and white.
40 STORIES OF SHEER ADVENTURE! The poster makes no lie of it. Even Bruce Willis in black and white can't believe what he has to go through: the huge skyscraper, the big explosion at the top, and the flying helicopter. Along with the lengthy tagline, the film title is shown in bold red: DIE HARD.
A woman is being hanged, and she's struggling to get out of it. Running in front of you is Leatherface with his chainsaw. Rex Reed exclaims: "UNPARALLELED TERROR...THE MOST HORRIFYING PICTURE YOU'LL EVER SEE!" Hence, the film title in bold red that's being nicked by the chainsaw: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.
Against the backdrop of blue water, Cary Grant and Grace Kelly are in the midst of an embrace with their names prominently shown in the white box. On the bottom is John Robie the Cat Thief being surprised atop the roof while the lights are on from the building with the French police looking for their man. Right in the middle is the main premise: TO CATCH A THIEF by Alfred Hitchcock.
Designed by Bob Peak, Marlon Brando's face is melting while engulfed by darkness. Next to him is the sun in haze as the helicopters fly past through, and then there's Martin Sheen who's determined to do something about this madness. At the bottom is a party over the bridge with bright bulbs while the boat is entering the harbor. On the left is the film title.
Three heads are featured prominently on the wall like trophies, giving off the idea that the movie isn't about animals who are being hunted as supported by the plot summary. The bottom left corner shows Joel McCrea and Fay Wray in fear of their lives as the subjects of the next hunt. Above them is the film title in serious lettering: THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME.
Designed by John Alvin, everybody is cool-looking in black-and-white as they stare at you with their stylish hairstyles and clothes against the red backdrop. Jason Patric has his shades on while Jami Gertz leans over Kiefer Sutherland's shoulder. The tagline reads, "Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire," hence THE LOST BOYS.
Jessica Walter has a long knife on her hand and is ready to stab Clint Eastwood who's shown on the bottom with his fearful eyes. Separating both is the tagline: "The scream you hear may be your own!" It's "...an invitation to terror..." below "PLAY MISTY FOR ME." Three colors are used: black, orange, and white.
Designed by Robert Tanenbaum, Paul Newman's and Tom Cruise's last names are in big, bold gray letters against the green background. All three stars are looking straight at you. The theme is about pool but, more importantly, the color of money as punctuated on Newman's left. The tagline reads: "The Hustler isn't what he used to be. But he has the next best thing. A kid who is."
Designed by Joseph Smith, it's a bizarre-looking poster. In the middle of the red headstone is a steel ball with knifes and the Tall Man ready with his coffin while the dwarfs are in a line. Michael Baldwin jumps out in the air, and there's a woman in anguish on the bottom right. At the top, the tagline reads, "If this one doesn't scare you...You're Already Dead!" Hence, PHANTASM.
Designed by Saverio Pavone, the mystique of T.E. Lawrence of Arabia is reflected by the darkness of his face whose head is wrapped in a white keffiyeh. On the left and right of his shoulders are characters who will play an important role in the Arab Revolt. Below his face is a statement from Winston Churchill. The film title is in strong black lettering against the orange-yellow skyline.
Steve Martin can't believe what's happening to him when the boorish, fun-loving John Candy grabs him by the shoulder while leaving a lot of space on the bench. The tagline sets up the premise of the film: "What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey."
In black and white, it's the Hall of Mirrors with Orson Welles looking seriously at Rita Hayworth who has her head thrown back. There are seven images of them in different angles at the top with the eighth serving as the most important moment in the center. On the left is the image of a city with Rita Hayworth sitting along the white line while Orson Welles is standing over her.
Julia Roberts' face says it all: she doesn't like what's lurking by the door on the left when she wants to have a nice, peaceful soak in the tub. At the top is an exclamation by a critic: "A CLASSIC THRILLER..." Below the door is the film summary: "She is a stranger in a small town. She changed her name. Her looks. Her life. All to escape the most dangerous man she's ever met. Her husband."
It's the sight of Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern looking cool against the black backdrop with flaming sky. She has a pink dress on while Cage wears a black shirt and has hair all over his left arm that's topped with a silver watch. The top says, "A WILD RIDE AND A MUST SEE!" Below it is: WINNER BEST PICTURE CANNES FESTIVAL 1990. Hence, the film title at below.
Designed by Drew Struzan, it's a fun, catchy poster with Michael J. Fox standing next to the futuristic car and looking at his watch in a worried state. The film logo is iconic, going from red orange to yellow before it's back to red orange. There are two lines of flames along the road. In the poster for the following two sequels, a character is added each time.
A huge paratrooper appears while there are hundreds of them behind him en route to their landing spot, hence the tagline: OUT OF THE SKY COMES THE SCREEN'S MOST INCREDIBLE SPECTACLE OF MEN AND WAR! On the bottom are marching soldiers who are ready for action. To the right is the unbelievable list of who's who among the ensemble cast.
Designed by Robert McCall, the huge circular futuristic space station launches a rocket from its opening. In the backdrop is outer space with a large planet nearby and a smaller planet faraway. At the bottom is the film title in simple font with yellow lettering.
Well, it's true when you read the tagline of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: YULE CRACK UP! Around is the prevalence of Christmas theme. In the center is Chevy Chase in Santa suit being shocked by a bunch of lights right above the roof of his house. Gifts are thrown up in the air.
Against the silver and black with some white, Prince wears a formal attire and is in the center of an upside down triangle with palm trees and moon in the background. To the left of him is Kristin Scott Thomas who emulates the Roaring Twenties look. On the right is Jerome Benton who's being playful on the telephone. The lettering is serious and thin throughout.
The screaming headline asks: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE WOMEN AT 10 RILLINGTON PLACE? That's for you to find out as it promises to be THE MOST SHOCKING STORY OF THE CENTURY! A caption is shown below each of the pictures in the white newspaper against the bright yellow backdrop.
It's a black-and-gray image of the serious-looking Steve McQueen putting his hand next to the wall. The proclamation at above right is he's Bullitt. On the far right is him again pointing his gun upward. Splitting the solid colors of red and yellow is an action moment in the parking lot garage.
Designed by Craig Nelson, it's a battle of good versus evil as indicated by the Universal Studios classic monsters at the top and the kids sitting on the car at the bottom. The tagline makes a reference to The Ghostbusters by saying, "You know to call when you have ghosts" but is seriously asking, "But who do you call when you have monsters?" Hence, the film title jumps out: The MONSTER SQUAD.
Designed by Mort Künstler, it's the attention-grabbing tagline at the top: HELL, UPSIDE DOWN. Then, there's the ship at the bottom indicating it. The first two words are normal, but the third becomes watery as it's submerged. In the middle is what everybody is running away from: a great rush of water. Right at the bottom is the unbelievable lineup of all-stars.
One by one, at increasing height, three people stand in front of the burning straw man and a prisoner with their arms up while the tagline reads: "Flesh to touch... Flesh to burn! Don't keep the Wicker Man waiting!" On the left side exclaims: A TOTALLY CORRUPT SHOCKER FROM THE AUTHOR OF "SLEUTH" AND "FRENZY"! There's a glow from yellow to orange as it indicates a flame to be set.
Designed by Richard Amsel, the dagger divides the well-illustrated faces into two groups of an unbelievably all-star cast with the handle showing a picture of the Orient Express. The tagline on the middle of the white blade exclaims: THE WHO'S WHO IN THE WHODUNIT! At the bottom is the film title backed by its gold in weight: Agatha Christie.
Designed by Robert McGinnis, it's a panorama of scantily clad black women with several men carrying guns. Neon colors are taken
advantage to show flash as symbolized by the Rolls Royce in the middle. On the left is the bold yellow
lettering:
COTTON COMES TO HARLEM.
Designed by Dan Goozee, people are floating around in the air as James Bond point his gun directly at you, and the tagline reads at the top: "Outer space now belongs to 007." The space station is literally all over the place in the background. Hence, MOONRAKER starring Roger Moore.
Designed by Bill Garland, it's the simple, sleek logo of a bat right in the center of the poster. Black, yellow, and orange are used to the fullest with several shining points. At the top is the billing of two major stars: NICHOLSON and KEATON. Right below the logo is the title: BATMAN.
In bold yellow lettering, the film title is MURDER IN COWETA COUNTY. At the top is Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash looking serious as two black men are carrying something heavy in burlap sack in the woods which is repeated as a red logo amidst the film title. The quote by TV Guide at the bottom perfectly summarizes the characters that are played by the two lead stars.
Designed by Alan Peckolick, a razor blade is held up by a hand in front of the film title in big bold black lettering against the brown background. At the top, it quietly says: "Jesus help me, cause man won't." If you notice the stick carrying the blade, then you may have missed the toothbrush at the bottom.
Assured and confident, Bill Murray is pointing at you with two women looking at him and declares: I WANT YOU FOR U.S. ARMY. At the bottom is the film title in America's colors as the tagline reads: "The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls."
Designed by Guy Jouineau and Guy Bourduge, horse riding boots appear first with one of them stepping on a red rose. Then, looking up is an 18th century European revolver. Bill Gold's typography gives the poster an iconic style through the film title and its director. Only three colors are used: black, white, and red.
From the back, a big gun is pointed at two guys in the front seat, and the deep-red poster is asking, "Who'll be his next victim...YOU?" Right in the middle is the film title in large bold white letters: The Hitch-Hiker.
On the left side are some of the critics' adulations for The Road Warrior while the leather-clad Mel Gibson, who's outlined in purple, walks toward you with his gun held out on the side. At the bottom is the film title in big bold red letters: THE ROAD WARRIOR that's "AN ASTONISHING ACTION MASTERPIECE."
Anthony Perkins holds his hand over his mouth, not believing what he's seeing, while Janet Leigh sits on the bed with her brassiere on as she looks innocently at something to the side. The other two are frightened by what's going on. Right in the middle is the iconic cracked film title logo that's directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
It's the dark Japanese poster of Wait Until Dark showing terror versus innocence as Alan Arkin is ready to kill with his knife out while the blind Audrey Hepburn is holding the lighted match to see what's going on in the kitchen.
James Garner pumps his fist in the air in front of the New York City skyscrapers as the tagline at the top reads: "After a power breakfast they'll still eat you for lunch." At the bottom is the film title in big white letters: BARBARIANS AT THE GATE.
It's an iconic black-and-white poster of Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman standing between a building and a lamppost while staring straight ahead. Evident is their struggle of surviving New York City. While the basic credits are shown at the bottom, an X rating has been slapped that "PERSONS UNDER 17 NOT ADMITTED."
Clad in Giorgio Armani clothes, Richard Gere becomes an instant shoo-in for the Sexiest Man Alive. At the top left is the tagline: "He's the highest paid lover in Beverly Hills. He leaves women feeling more alive than they've ever felt before. Except one." There's a nice shadowing effect along with the venetian blinds to show the film is a neo-noir. In red cursive lettering is the film title.
The serious-looking red-faced Michael Cane is on the phone while his eyeglasses are showing different images of people in action. At the top and the bottom are the adulations and film credits in yellow with the title in blue: THE IPCRESS FILE.
At the top of the deep black poster reads: "She taught him everything she knew—about passion and murder." Below is the black-and-white image of Kathleen Turner and William Hurt having a steamy affair. Hence, the film is called BODY HEAT in red lettering.
Wesley Snipes dons dark shades showing an image of the White House which doesn't stop there as there's a transition to the actual building while Diane Lane looks over his left shoulder. At the bottom left is the "President of the United States" seal with the film title through it in serious red lettering: MURDER AT 1600.
Michael Douglas holds up his gun, and he's serious about catching this Japanese criminal as his face emerges below. Within him is the image of a city that's supported by the tagline: "Osaka, Japan. A cop on the edge. A conspiracy on the rise. A killer on the loose." At the bottom right is the film title in white: BLACK RAIN.
Any film that carries Orson Welles' name is worth its weight in gold. That's the case for Journey Into Fear whose poster was designed by William Rose. At the right is Joseph Cotten as he looks on four different faces. In large blocks is the film title in orange with the rest of the actors' credits.
It's the young-looking Tom Cruise in high school jacket holding a football in his arm while the intricately designed steel-factory background indicates the film is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At the top is the tagline: "He has everything at stake. He can't afford to lose. He's got to make all the right moves," hence the film title at the bottom.
The man with sunglasses takes a peek through the window blinds and sees a young woman in her panties which indicates voyeurism. The tagline below the film title says, "YOU CAN'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE." Of course, at the top, the director invites you to witness it what could be a seduction...a mystery...or a murder.
Standing out the most is "Winner 5 Academy Awards" in red lettering with the list of categories won. In the middle of the yellow background is a panorama painting of the cast including guns, wedding, Vietnam, and steel factory. Getting the most attention is Robert De Niro who presents The Deer Hunter.
There's a picture of Barbara Hershey and Bette Midler atop the piano with the other framed memories. Looking past the inside is an opened door which leads out to them again on the beach, hence the title of the film with the following tagline: "THEY MET ON A BEACH 30 YEARS AGO. ONCE IN A LIFETIME YOU MAKE A FRIENDSHIP THAT LASTS FOREVER."
It's a serious, magnanimous image of Clint Eastwood in black-and-white with an impressive display of ribbons on his chest earned from the military. Behind them is a group of soldiers, and the tagline reads: "...the scars run deep." In big bold letters with a red outline is Clint Eastwood's name along with the film title: HEARTBREAK RIDGE.
In a typical cheerleader pose, there's the normal body of a female but with a ghoulish face. At the top left paraphrases a typical high school football cheer: "Killer to the left. Killer to the right. Stand up. Sit down. Fright! Fright! Fright!" Below the catchy film title says: "School spirit has never been this dead." It's RETURN TO HORROR HIGH.
Designed by John Alvin, it's the serious, tough-looking Sylvester Stallone who holds up his Jati-Matic gun, and he has other stuff on him: black leather gloves, a match, grenades, dark shades, and a revolver with the image of a cobra. At the top says: "Crime is a disease. Meet the cure." On his belly is the familar STALLONE logo atop the film title in red before finishing with "The strong arm of the law."
Designed by John Alvin, it's the famous logo by Chip Kidd that stands out which originally began on the book cover. Steven Spielberg wasn't interested in the image of a real dinosaur, so he went with something catchy just like Indiana Jones and Back to the Future. Only black, red, yellow, and white are used, topped by the tagline "An Adventure 65 Million Years In The Making."
It's been two decades, but Anthony Perkins is finally back who threateningly stands in front of the infamous house atop the stairs. The original cracked film title is in big bold red letters with "II" affixed to it, and the tagline reads: "IT'S 22 YEARS LATER, AND NORMAN BATES IS COMING HOME."
Standing on the flashing dance platform with sparkling lights in the background, John Travolta gives an iconic pose as the Disco King of Brooklyn for Saturday Night Fever while Karen Gorney looks on. At the top reads the tagline: "Where do you go when the record is over..." Right below the lead characters is the film title.
Richard Gere stands there in his whites while two images are shown in the background as the sun shines brightly: a training run on the beach during boot camp and the embrace between him and Debra Winger. Right below is the film title in bold black letters: AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN.
A vampire raises his hands in the air, and within him is the image of a house with a white moon against the blue sky. At the top says it's "The ultimate in terror!" with the film title shown at the bottom that's logo-like in the horror sense: SALEM'S LOT.
It's the split image technique that has Peter Gallagher standing in front of the TV. Then, going from the top to the bottom which shows Andie MacDowell's face, his reaction, and her face again with James Spader's. The film title is divided one by one: "sex," "lies," "and," and "videotape" along with the adulations from various critics.
Wearing a bomber jacket with several patches, Tom Cruise sports a clean-cut image, and Kelly McGillis looks over his right shoulder with her hands on it. The United States flag is faintly shown in the background. At the bottom is the famous logo that's militaristic: TOP GUN.
Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves sit atop the telephone booth as it propels them through outer space. Historical figures are in the booth which includes Socrates, Napoleon Bonaparte, Abraham Lincoln, and Genghis Khan. At the top, the tagline reads: "History is about to be rewritten by two guys who can't spell."
Designed by John Alvin, the silhouetted Whoopi Goldberg sits on a rocking chair while reading a letter. The orange sun shines through the puple haze and the intricately detailed curtains. Above the window is the tagline: "It's about life. It's about love. It's about us." Hence, The Color Purple.
A throwback to the 30's style of filmmaking against the peach-colored background, pictures of child actors are around the sides of the poster with Scott Biao and Jodie Foster showing off their serious gangster look in the middle. Right below them is a musical number the kids put on, and the film title is sheet music-like.
In yellowish green, Sondra Locke's face is juxtaposed with leaves of a tree, and on the bottom left corner is the haunting orange image of Alan Arkin. Above him reads, "...and from this man who could not speak or hear. the girl heard many things." At the bottom is the mournful film title: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.
In black and white, Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are serious-looking. The tagline at the bottom reads, "Two cops. Glover carries a weapon... Gibson is one. He's the only L.A. cop registered as a LETHAL WEAPON." Just their names and the film title are in red.
"The damndest thing you ever saw." Yeah, that's true when you begin playing Nashville. There are fireworks in the background with the microphone, that's replete with female legs, waving its hat to you. The film logo is draped in American flag, and there are adulations on the left and right sides of it.
It's a French poster of Picnic. Kim Novak is well-designed with a red dress on. William Holden is looking over her on the left. In the background are brown trees with a yellow backdrop as people are having a good time in some park. The film title is separated by letters in blocks: PICNIC.
The tagline reads, "Burt is Sharky...Nobody leans on Sharky's Machine." Through the smashed glass hole is Burt Reynolds' face and a woman in the middle of the doorway. There's a smoking gun to indicate an extra touch of neo-noir. At the top is the film title and the name of the star in thin red lettering. It's all designed through art.
It's a cover of a 10-cent magazine issue that shows Uma Thurman lying front down on the bed with her left hand on a pulp novel and her right hand holding up a smoking cigarette. On the left side is an unbelievable list of big-name stars. At the top is the film title in big bold yellow letters which was the winner of 1994 Cannes Film Festival.
Wearing a sparkling jacket, Steve Martin has his hands in the air as if he's the next messiah. Below him reads the tagline: "Real miracles, sensibly priced." Then, there's the carnival tent to indicate a Revivalism just like Elmer Gantry. At the top are the stars' names.
Pinhead is holding the Lemarchand's Box, and there's a flash out of it. The tagline reads: "Demon to some. Angel to others." At the bottom is the film title HELLRAISER which is supported by a warning: "He'll tear your soul apart." In the background is a bunch of stuff used for torture.
The serious-looking Harrison Ford has his hands up on the steel bar. By his left shoulder is Emmanuelle Singer who's semi-covered in shadow. The tagline says, "Danger. Desire. Desperation." Right below is the star appearing in FRANTIC.
Pointing his gun, Timothy Dalton stands in the middle of the classic Bond circular image with a bright light shining through the woman's white dress which reveals an outline of her legs while she's secretly holding a gun behind herself. At the top right reads the tagline: "Living on the edge. It's the only way he lives." The film title is underlined below: THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS.
Showing tons of black in the background, Robert De Niro is standing alongside Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci. Somebody is lying dead in the middle of the road just below the train tracks with residential buildings on left and right. The tagline reads: "Three Decades of Life in the Mafia." Hence, the film title which is punctuated by a quote from Henry Hill, "As far back as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a gangster."
FROM THE CHILLING IMAGINATION OF CLIVE BARKER, the killer himself is seen inside a woman's red eye while a honeybee lands on it. There's a quote from a critic at the bottom, "The scariest film since 'The Silence of the Lambs'." Thus, the film is called: CANDYMAN.
Elaborately dressed, an Asian boy is in front of the Forbidden City with hundreds of worshippers on the ground. The tagline reads: "He was the Lord of Ten Thousand Years, the absolute monarch of China. He was born to rule a world of ancient tradition. Nothing prepared him for our world of change. Hence, the film title: THE LAST EMPEROR. "A True Story."
A police officer has his back turned with hands on his hips, and he's showing off his badge. Within him is the landscape of New York City. The tagline at the bottom reads: "A cop is turning. Nobody's safe." At the top, the film is called PRINCE OF THE CITY which is directed by Sydney Lumet.
Millions of bats come out of the house with a tree next to it, and one of them is in front of the poster. It's twilight with shades of purple, red, and orange. The film title at the top is upside down, indicating the manner of how they sleep. The bottom says, "Where do you hide when the dark is alive?"
Designed by Morgan Weistling, Arnold Schwarzenegger smashes through the silver screen while holding on to a helicopter as he carries Austin O'Brien. Around them is a lot of action players and stuff that are part of the film within the film. The audience is shocked by what they're seeing. There's a familiar style to the film logo as taken from the Indiana Jones franchise.
A Klansman is propped up by his horse while he carries a torch. Both are draped in white KKK attire with four crosses that are prominently displayed. The background shows blue and red. At the bottom is the film title: THE BIRTH OF A NATION. New York Mail calls it: THE MOST SUPREME PICTURE OF ALL TIME.
A man leans down to kiss a woman while holding the bike with a boy in the basket, and they're in color. Behind them is an Italian city in black and white. At the top says the film was awarded Grand Jury Prize at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. The tagline reads: "An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all." Therefore, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL.
Designed by Larry Salk, a train smashes through the middle of the poster. Around it are six stars in action with Lee Marvin and Robert Shaw holding their guns. The top exclaims: WHEN HE STEPPED ABOARD THIS TRAIN THE MOST POWERFUL MAN IN EUROPE BECAME THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN THE WORLD. Below the picture is the film title in strict gray lettering with six lines on left and right.
Jason Bateman has his elbow on a stack of books with his right hairy hand on his head. The books have various titles such as Veterinary Medicine, The Wolfman Cometh, Men Are Such Animals, State Leash Laws, and Dyed in the Wolf. The tagline at the top right says, "Freshmen have always had trouble adjusting to college life. But never like this." Below it is the film title.