by Santi Chambers
Jaws (1975)
A dead girl, torn to pieces and partly eaten, is found on the shore. A police chief, a marine biologist, and a shark hunter team up to eliminate a deadly great white shark terrorising the community. The horror movie Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg, premiered in 1975 and was a huge success.
The film poster is a classic print that is commonly hung on the walls in homes of fans to the cult movie Jaws. The image illustrated on the poster shows an ocean with a lurking shark approaching a woman laying on the surface of the water.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
During a series of incidents, a group of unrelated people are stuck together. All the members are involved in some kind of criminal activity that consist of two hitmen, one boxer, two diner bandits, and a gangster and his wife. The Quentin Tarantino directed film Pulp Fiction premiered in 1994 and the action-filled movie made an impact on films with its graphic drug use and violence alongside the strong language and sexuality.
The poster used to promote the film shows one of the main characters, Mia Wallace, laying one a bed with a cigarette as if it was illustrated on a magazine, a classic image even for people unfamiliar with the movie.
The Exorcist (1973)
A girl named Regan becomes possessed by a demon. Because of this, her mother seeks help from the church, which leads to an intense battle between good and evil. The film directed by William Friedkin is known for its shocking scenes, and the plot-filled film has made a profound impact on the horror genre.
The Exorcist poster reflects its genre, as it has a scary undertone and has a lack of colour. For a more minimalistic horror film fan, this poster would be a suitable choice to hang on the walls.
Avatar (2009)
In box office hit Avatar, a paraplegic marine infiltrates the native Na’vi on the planet Pandora using an avatar body. As he immerses himself in their culture, he questions his loyalty and the actions of his own people. Avatar is a groundbreaking science fiction film directed by James Cameron with its stunning visuals and thought-provoking storyline.
This iconic film poster features a closeup of one of the main characters. The absence of context intrigues the watcher and creates a curiosity about the film – who is this character? What will happen?
The Godfather (1972)
In New York during the 1940s and 1950s the Corleone family, under the leadership of Don Vito Corleone, conduct crime. Michael, Don Vito’s son, reluctantly gets involved in the family’s criminal activities. Francis Ford Coppola directed The Godfather, and it is today considered one of the greatest films ever made.
The Godfather poster conveys a feeling of power, as it illustrates Don Vito wearing a tuxedo and a stone-cold facial expression. The poster implies that it is he who calls the shots and is the boss in the film as puppet strings are holding up the film’s title.
