10 best Polish film posters
Hollywood take note
They do things differently over there. Ignoring the dreaded floating heads that plague many a Hollywood poster, the Poles have come up trumps time and time again with their radical interpretations of classic movies.
Their alternative designs took off back in the late 40s when renowned artists took control and lasted for a good 50 years. These posters now sell for handsome sums although you can order them at more affordable prices at www.polishposter.com.
(Images: Polish Poster)
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Rosemary's Baby
A brave attempt to take on the iconic green original which… More details
Rosemary's Baby
A brave attempt to take on the iconic green original which manages to be both cartoonish and creepy.
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Superman III
Avoiding the painfully 80s US poster, this artist's… More details
Superman III
Avoiding the painfully 80s US poster, this artist's impression of Superman deserves a spot on any superhero-loving fan's wall.
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The Terminator
Looking slightly like a Terminator themed club night, this… More details
The Terminator
Looking slightly like a Terminator themed club night, this interpretation finds a smart way of representing Arnie's underlying android. Tiddlywinks.
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Apocalypse Now
An interesting variation on the original's red-head poster,… More details
Apocalypse Now
An interesting variation on the original's red-head poster, this manages to make Brando look even weirder but also more distinctive.
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Fatal Attraction
Perfectly symbolising Fatal Attraction's themes, without… More details
Fatal Attraction
Perfectly symbolising Fatal Attraction's themes, without using a single frame, this simple yet effective image is a stand-out piece of art, film poster or not.
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Return of the Jedi
The original was a classic in its own right but this daring… More details
Return of the Jedi
The original was a classic in its own right but this daring take on an iconic poster is a must for Star Wars completists.
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The Shining
A rare example of a classic film that's never really had a… More details
The Shining
A rare example of a classic film that's never really had a great poster, this creepy version sticks in the memory more than any of the US attempts.
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2001: A Space Odyssey
Oddly reminiscent of Johnny 5 from Short Circuit, this… More details
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Indiana Jones and the Templ…
Capturing the laid-back attitude of Indy, this sepia… More details
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Capturing the laid-back attitude of Indy, this sepia portrait has aged impressively over the last 26 years.
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The Getaway
The Steve McQueen thriller gets a sinister revision of the… More details
The Getaway
The Steve McQueen thriller gets a sinister revision of the original's more explanatory poster.
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