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The Wicker Man - 1973

The Wicker Man - 1973

Regular price £320.00
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Format Original One Sheet
Size 27 × 40 in / 69 × 102 cm

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Size: 69 cm x 102 cm (27 in x 40 in)

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A guaranteed original one sheet movie poster from the 2023 50th Anniversary release of Robin Hardy's pagan horror movie "The Wicker Man", based on the 1967 novel "Ritual" by David Pinner.

Originally released in 1973, this cult classic stars Edward Woodward as Sergeant Neil Howie, flown to a remote Scottish island to investigate the disappearance of a young girl. Are the islanders, led by Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee), responsible for her death and is it related to their strange pagan beliefs?

A perfect example of 'folk horror', it is the grandfather of recent hit films such as Midsommar. (Apparently Christopher Lee considered it the best of his well over two hundred films.)

This fantastic movie poster, with incredible artwork by Richey Beckett, was produced for the 2023 50th anniversary release of the film. Produced in very small numbers, it is printed on speckled paper and you can feel the ink on the paper. Given the small number in the print run, perhaps it was screen printed by hand. A really beautiful poster for this iconic British horror film. 

As our photos show, it will look amazing on the wall of any horror fan!

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Note: This poster is priced unframed. Photos showing framed and 'in room' images are for illustration only. Please check our hi-res images and the sizing information shown above.

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About this poster

1970s–1990s 27 × 40 One Sheet Original paper state

Posters from the late twentieth century include some of the most recognisable cinema artwork ever produced, reflecting the changing styles of film marketing during this period. Designed for display in cinema foyers, these posters combine strong visual impact with enduring appeal for collectors. Presented here in the 27 × 40 inch US One Sheet format, the standard poster size used in American cinemas from the 1980s onward. This format offers strong wall presence and displays particularly well framed.

This poster has not been linen-backed and remains in its original paper state, as issued for cinema use.

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