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horror movie poster design<\/a>. Among the recent sludge of formulaic black-and-red horror flick designs, consider these stunning designs your official spooky season palette cleanser.<\/p>\n

01. An American Werewolf in London<\/p>\n

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\"Grzegorz\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Grzegorz Domaradzki)<\/p>\n

Created by graphic designer and illustrator Grzegorz Domaradzki<\/a> (a.k.a. Gabz<\/a>), this Japanese variant poster for ‘An American Werewolf in London’ puts a dramatic spin on the minimalist original. Created in 2021, the intricate design is based on a pencil drawing and remastered in Adobe Photoshop<\/a>. With ferocious illustration in spine-chilling detail, it’s a prime example of how straying from minimalist design can bring a film to life.<\/p>\n

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02. Dracula<\/p>\n

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\"Dracula\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: Hammer\/Robert Sammelin)<\/p>\n

A contemporary take on Terence Fisher’s 1958 Dracula, this limited edition poster is a wonderful homage to Hammer’s most iconic release. Created by legendary Swedish illustrator Robert Sammelin<\/a>, the design captures the terror of the horror classic with bold freehand linework and hazy visuals that blur the line between dreams and nightmares.<\/p>\n

03. The Shining<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Inkcandy)<\/p>\n

Created as part of a limited edition run of custom hand-pulled silkscreen prints, this minimalist take on The Shining’s iconic poster demonstrates how Kubrick’s iconic cinematography has stood the test of time. Created by Inkcandy<\/a>, the poster series is inspired by the ‘Italian shot’, taking its name from Sergio Leone’s Italian-Western films \u2013 a cinematic trope featuring extreme close-ups of the eyes.<\/p>\n

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04. Pearl <\/p>\n

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\"Pearl\n<\/p>\n

(Image credit: A24\/Yuko Higuchi)<\/p>\n

Commissioned by Pearl’s Japanese distributor, Happinet Phantom Studios<\/a>, this stunning poster created by Japanese artist Yuko Higuchi <\/a>puts a soft, folk art spin on the film. Known for her surreal paintings and dreamlike illustrations, this gentle take on Pearl is a beautiful contrast to the film’s violent horror.<\/p>\n

05. Talk to Me<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Matt Ryan Tobin)<\/p>\n

Created by award-winning and published Illustrator Matt Ryan Tobin<\/a>, this stunning illustrated poster for A24’s Talk to Me pairs claustrophobic visuals with a stripped-back palette to create a wonderfully stylised design. The design earned high praise, seeing Tobin awarded a 2024 SILVER Clio.<\/p>\n

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06. Alien<\/p>\n

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(Image credit: Dom Bittner)<\/p>\n

This alternative poster for Ridley Scott’s 1979 Alien is a beautifully frightening take on the iconic original design. Created by movie poster artist Dom Bittner<\/a>, the hand-painted poster brings a whimsical quality to the classic horror \u2013 a wonderful contrast to the minimalist design of the franchise’s posters.<\/p>\n