Film
From Beyond The Grave
1974
UK Quad (30" x 40") Single Sided
UK / British
Very Fine plus; originally folded (as issued)
Kevin Connor
Peter Cushing, David Warner, Diana Dors, Donald Pleasence, Ian Bannen, Ian Carmichael, Ian Ogilvy, Nyree Dawn Porter
Considered by many critics and fans alike the best of the Amicus Productions horror anthology series of films. With four spooky tales based on the works of R. Chetwynd-Hayes this 1974 supernatural romp features a host of British stars and has gone on to become one of the best regarded of 70’s horror films. This original UK quad film poster for Kevin Connor’s “From Beyond The Grave” is from first year of release and really is a striking example of horror artwork, whatever the decade. Printed using a silk-process the imagery appears to have almost 3D effects as the scarred, emaciated, dis-coloured face seems to hover above the poster’s surface. Very rare to find in such excellent original unrestored condition; the black background is a deep unfaded black whilst the imagery and lettering is bright and truly stands out. This scarce, folded (as issued) unrestored example displays and presents superbly and represents an extremely collectable piece of 1970’s British horror cinema memorabilia…One of those posters that really sticks in the memory.
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Anthology film from Amicus adapted from four short stories by R. Chetwynd-Hayes strung together about an antique dealer who owns a shop called Temptations Ltd. and the fate that befalls his customers who try to cheat him. Stories include “The Gate Crasher” with David Warner who frees an evil entity from an antique mirror, “An Act of Kindness” featuring Donald Pleasence, “The Elemental”, and “The Door”
Dismal fates befall various customers who buy items at a seedy antique shop run by a sinister proprietor (a splendidly creepy Peter Cushing). 1st and most chilling tale, “The Gate Crasher” – Edward Charlton (the always fine David Warner) purchases a mirror which has a murderous ghost residing inside of it who forces Edward to kill pretty young girls so he can live again. 2nd and most ironic vignette, “An Act of Kindness” – Wimpy former army officer Christopher Lowe (an excellent Ian Bannen) befriends amiable beggar Jim Underwood (a wonderfully quirky Donald Pleasence) and falls for Underwood’s fetching daughter Emily (an extraordinary performance by the lovely Angela Pleasence, whose Donald’s real life daughter). Diana Dors amuses as Lowe’s blowzy spouse Mabel. Moreover, the punchline for this particular segment is fantastic. 3rd and funniest anecdote, “The Elemental” – A pesky demon terrorizes wealthy Reggie Warner (nicely played by Ian Carmichael) and his wife Susan (the solid Nyree Dawn Porter). Reggie hires eccentric clairvoyant Madame Orloff (a delightfully dotty Margaret Leighton) to rid himself of this troublesome fiend. 4th and most eerie vignette, “The Door” – William Seaton (the terrific Ian Ogilvy) acquires a door which acts as a portal to another past time. A wicked devil-worshiping nobleman from that past time wants to use William’s wife Rosemary (the ravishing Lesley-Anne Down) as a human sacrifice. Capably directed by Kevin Connor, with a clever script by Robin Clarke and Raymond Christodoulou, crisp cinematography by Alan Hume, a spooky score by Douglas Gamley, and uniformly sound acting from a stellar cast, this omnibus outing makes the grade as a real fun and entertaining affair.
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Mint
A poster that has never been used or displayed and may show the most minor signs of age and wear. The poster should have no holes or tears.
Near Mint
A generally unused poster with fresh, saturated colors. May have minimal tears at folds. Has no significant holes, no paper loss, may have minor tears along edges, may have fine pin holes.
Very Fine
A poster with bright colour and crisp overall appearance. It may have very general signs of use including slight fold separation and fold wear. It may have pin holes or very minor tears. This is the highest grade allowed for a poster that has been restored either on linen or on paper.
Fine
A poster with good colors and overall clean appearance. It may have minor tears small paper loss and minor stains. It may have some fold seperation.
Good
An average poster with overall fresh color. May have tears, minor paper loss, minor hazing. Paper may be brittle due to age, may have minor stains. May have a small amount of writing in an unobtrusive place. May have medium or major restoration.
Fair
A poster with faded colors and brittle paper, showing significant signs of use. May have tears and paper loss. May have tape, writing, stains in image area. In need of restoration or had major restoration.
Poor
A poster that is worn, torn, and/or damaged. May have staining, cracking, dry rot, and/or large tears. May be heavily soiled, may have pieces missing. In need of major restoration.
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LOBBY CARD
11 x 14″ printed on heavy stock paper. Used as display in theatre lobbies. Originally made in sets of eight. Some sets have a title card, which contains credits and artwork, essentially a mini-poster. The remaining seven cards are coloured photographic credits and poster artwork showing different scenes from the movie.
WINDOW CARD
14 x 22″ printed on heavy stock paper with the top 4-6 inches usually left blank for the local cinema owner to fill in the cinema and the date it was due to play. Largely discontinued during the 1970’s.
HALF SHEET
22 x 28″ printed on heavy stock paper. The image displayed is normally a smaller version of the main poster, although some do have different artworks and sometimes come in two versions.
INSERT
14 x 36″ printed on heavy stock paper. Inserts usually have the same artwork as a one sheet. Popular with collectors since they are smaller and easier to frame. Normally come tri folded or rolled.
STYLE Y/FORTY BY SIXTY
40 x 60″ printed on heavy stock paper. Rare since they were primarily used for major motion pictures only. Designed to be used outside the theatre, on an easel, normally at a drive-in movie theatre.
ONE-SHEET
27 x 41″ printed on paper. This is the most common size of poster, intended to be displayed in a glass “marquee” case. It is the most sought after size by collectors. Since the 1980’s most posters are sent to the theatre rolled and maybe slightly smaller measuring 27″ by 40″ and with the advent of backlit light boxes a growing number of modern movie posters are available double-sided and the more traditional single-sided.
THREE-SHEET
41 x 81″ printed on paper. These were printed on two or three separate sheets designed to overlap, few survive. Used for larger advertising spaces, normally posted on walls, perfect for huge movie theatres the drive-in, where people could see them from a distance. From the 1970’s on, three-sheets were sometimes printed in one piece and issued as “international” versions to be used abroad.
BRITISH QUAD
30 x 40″ Most common poster size used in the UK. British Quads are horizontal and may have different artwork to the US one sheet. Like a US one sheet they normally come in two versions. Like a US one sheet they are usually supplied single-sided or more commonly now as a double sided poster.
BRITISH ONE-SHEET
27 X 40″, printed on paper. Very rarely used size.
ITALIAN LOCANDINA
13 x 28″ six inches shorter than the US insert, very nice size to frame. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.
ITALIAN PHOTOBUSTA
18 x 26″ Glossy, high quality, used as lobby cards in Italy. Size may vary, either vertical or horizontal format. There are also double Photobusta or mini Photobusta.
2-FOGLIO (DUE)
(DUE): 39 x 55″ This is the standard poster size used in Italy. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.
4-FOGLIO
(QUATTRO) 55 x 79″ Very large Italian poster printed in two pieces, often contains very beautiful artwork.
FRENCH
47 x 63″ (GRANDE) or 24 x 33″ (PETITE) French movie posters normally come with different artwork to either the US or the UK. Like the Italian’s some of the artwork is extrememly beautiful.
