A passionate love affair with movie posters and the retrofied slasher variety...
For some reason, at the start of 2022 we're so in the mood for a cinema sesh and with the release of the latest Scream franchise - with a modern reboot, their retrofied movie poster really caught our eye and attention, maybe even a hankering for some movie theater popcorn.
Their series of poster’s scream the infamous Ghostface mask with some spooky soft focus, a classic heavy Gothic Serif font, with a splash of blood.
So vintage.
As they pay homage to some of the classic posters that came out in the 80s - E.T. is one that comes to mind.
With the Scream crew’s iconic marketing, sparking both chills and feels of nostalgia, we are absolutely in love with the new cinema poster art. The vintage-inspired posters were released to audiences in a warm-up to the movie release mid-January, of this week.
So with that said, we've rounded up some of our fave movie posters from over the years, in no particular order, release year, or genre - cause they're all iconic and stand out in their own way.
We've narrowed it down to 22 for the year 2022.
And while we're at it, this would also make a great 22 must-see movie list for 2022.
You're welcome.
Now here is the roundup, in no particular order...
Pulp Fiction
This poster plays on the title of the film so well. A Tarantino classic.
Rosemary’s Baby
The simple baby carriage sits calmly, yet it’s terrifyingly disturbing with the ethereal Mia Farrow in the backdrop.
Genius.
A Clockwork Orange
A 70s classic, with very disturbing themes.
Yet the poster is simple with its eye-catching design and font.
Airplane!
Ridiculous. With an even more ridiculously funny plot and host of characters.
It’s absurd in the best way possible and the poster really tops it off.
Thank God it’s only a motion picture and movie poster!
Beautiful Boy
Love the simplicity of this poster and how it captures a Kodak moment between a loving father and son.
A film that really tugs at your heartstrings.
Carell and Chalamet are just superb!
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Considered one of the most sought-after film posters of the 60s, a Hepburn classic.
This darling movie has it all... romance, wit, fashion, humor, New York City and Tiffany's in the 1960s.
A quintessential collectible from one of the most timeless and beloved films!
Downhill Racer
This poster totally pulls off the art of "less is more".
Intended or not, see how the woman's nose connects to the man's face. It feels as though it’s like a backdrop of abstract mountains.
Fits seamlessly.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Got that Dalí-esque warped feel about it or in the character’s case - it’s perfectly fitting for Gonzo!
A poster that perfectly encapsulates the films twisted plot and the world of Hunter S. Thompson.
Star Wars
A great piece of wall art of a sci-fi classic.
Even if you’re not a fan of the movie franchise the art work on this poster speaks for itself!
Little Miss Sunshine
(Another Steve Carell film/movie poster that made the 22 cut).
With its bright yellow backdrop and van, this movie poster really captures a moment with the key characters, in just a singular image. It’s bold and quirky as the fun ensemble cast are captured in motion.
So clever and perfectly captures the essence of the film.
Taxi Driver
Shows a lonely man walking the streets - unnoticed, uncharismatic and awkward in monochrome.
The poster captures just that of character Travis Bickle, in the most subtle way.
Poltergeist
A black and white movie poster with simple/standout type and a clear concept.
It tells you everything you need to know about the film and sets that eerie mood in the most quintessential way.
“They’re here.”
Bone-chilling.
The Color Purple
A simple, bold and remarkable artwork in the color purple - from the African American epic Pulitzer Prize winning novel.
Love the simplistic style of this movie poster, the main character captured so beautifully.
A powerful compelling story with a bold memorable movie poster.
JAWS
An iconic, terrifying image... you almost can’t look away.
But it’s so great, right.
The artwork illustration image for the novel was repurposed for the film.
Would explain why it still ranks at the top of one of the most iconic cinema posters of all time.
National Lampoon's Vacation
Clark Griswold seen as the muscly superhero, in this out-there and fantastical illustration just as this main character’s psyche - full of fantasy!
Boris Vallejo’s illustration depicts it beautifully and ever so comically.
So much fun, just like all the slapstick National Lampoon’s films.
The Graduate
Capturing a moment in the movie, that says it all in one image.
Seduction.
Then couple that with the tagline: "This is Benjamin. He's a little worried about his future.”
So simple, yet effective.
Ghostbusters
A perfect image.
You would probably know this image and what film is called, even if you hadn't seen the film.
That’s great marketing. The power of a strong film image and that tagline —"Who you gonna call?", don’t even get me started.
Priceless and a serious part of pop culture.
The Dark Knight Rises
Let’s get ready to rumble!! (well that’s what we think of when we see the imagery of this poster...)
It’s the epic rising - disrupting an eight-year-long period of peace.
Thunderous... LOUD, with so much disorder in the city of Gotham brewing.
It’s based on the concept and sketches from Christopher Nolan and his production team and they nailed it.
So iconographic.
Fargo
A movie poster that works like a charm!
This Coen Brothers' film showcases a lighthearted artwork alongside a dark narrative.
A movie poster “homespun” in all its glory of murder and mystery.
Chinatown
Cool illustration coupled with cool typography from the 70s.
Love how the ring of the man's, (Nicholson’s) smoke forms the woman’s hair.
It’s a beautiful piece of art from another iconic Polanski film that has also made the list.
Attack Of The 50 Ft. Woman
Vintage at its finest.
Don’t mess with a GIANT and jealous, angry woman who’s holding one smoking car in her left hand as if it were a toy, as she’s reaching down to grab another, while on a destructive rampage.
It’s complete chaos as people are fleeing from her as if they were tiny insects.
The movie poster cleverly captures it all.
Totally encapsulates 1950s science fiction cinema.
After Hours
A hilarious fine art painting by Marvin Mattelson of a Martin Scorsese picture.
The 80s design with cool typography works perfectly.
A surreal, humorous, artwork that ingeniously illustrates the premise of the film.
So there you have it. 22 iconic movie posters of 2022 that “scream” iconic!
