Movie posters are supposed to make us want to see a film. Yet, some of the greatest posters in film history show neither the characters, nor the action, nor sometimes even the tone of the film.
So why have posters like those for The Shining, Alien, Vertigo, and The Silence of the Lambs become iconic?
In this video, we delve into the history of movie posters to understand how this art form has evolved, why some posters have become legendary, and what we may have lost along the way.
🎬 From hand-painted posters to modern Photoshop edits, discover the evolution of an essential element of cinema.
📌 What's your all-time favorite movie poster?
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