If you’re looking for typographic inspiration, look no further than the posters hanging in your local movie theatre. Such posters can make or break movies. So central are they to promotion in the run up to major releases that everything about them has to be eye-catching, original and engaging. Other promotional products are generally useful, but hardly have the impact that the poster can.
Rather then rely solely on images, many designers bring typography centre stage when creating such posters. It is, after all, the movie name and release date which are the most important messages to convey. You’ll find typography at its most cutting-edge and stimulating in the 20 examples below. The movies themselves weren’t necessarily critical successes, but each poster is a classic.
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Throughout the history of cinema, posters have existed to promote movies, supporting material that has evolved into an art in its own right. The best posters reflect the content of the film and the art and design of the times. This post brings together 20 examples of cool cinematic posters, a personal selection set out chronologically to represent the evolution of the form.
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