Massacre at Central High aka Sexy Jeans – Italian poster
This is one of those astonishing curiosities that boggles my mind in the best possible way. The italian poster for Massacre at Central High has literally NOTHING to do with the film and has been hilariously re-titled Sexy Jeans.
Bamboo House of Dolls – Italian poster
Combine the scuzz of a Hong Kong WIP film and the artistic talents of Italy's poster designers and you get something almost unbearably sleazy. No one sells a movie with such slimy fervour as Italy.
I Drink Your Blood – Italian poster
Man, I love this Italian locandina for foamy-mouthed 70s classic I Drink Your Blood!
Bad Taste – Italian poster
I was perusing the incredible offerings from Westgate Gallery and came across a fantastic poster for Peter Jackson's Bad Taste. The brilliant artwork has little to do with the film itself, but hey, it looks great!
Stone Cold – Italian poster
He's an odd one. This Italian poster for Craig R. Baxley's actioner/Brian Bosworth vehicle/biker flick masterpiece, Stone Cold, seems to be channeling The Terminator.
Desperate Living – Italian poster
Desperate Living is my favourite film by John Waters, which then makes it one of my favourite movies of all time considering how much I love John Waters. I’m not sure what it is about Desperate Living that elevates it a smidgen above the others. Perhaps it’s Mink Stole’s meaty part or Edith Massey’s mind-boggling...
Death Wish 3 – Italian poster
Death Wish 3 is an awesome movie. It’s insane from start to finish with copious amounts of death and destruction. Bronson is at his blank-faced, one-liner best and any subtlety found in the excellent first entry is nowhere to be found. Only Italy – with their wonderfully lurid movie promoting – is suited to deliver...
