Film
Horror of Dracula
1958, 2021 Release
36″ x 24″ (91 x 61 cm) Single Sided, Limited Edition, Hand-Numbered (#155/245) Art Print by Francesco Francavilla
United States (USA)
Near Mint – Rolled (as issued) – Flat/Unfolded
Terence Fisher
Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Carol Marsh, Janina Faye, John Van Eyssen, Melissa Stribling, Michael Gough, Valerie Gaunt
Officially licensed by Hammer and released in 2021 as a San Diego Comic Con exclusive, this incredible limited edition alternative movie poster for the classic “Horror of Dracula” features the distinctive artistic style of Francesco Francavilla. The photograph really doesn’t do justice to this art print, the colours are bold, appearing newly painted with Christopher Lee (Count Dracula) prominent with blood stained fangs barred and his face bathed in an eerie green colour tone. Hand-Numbered #155 from a print run of 245 it is presented in excellent condition. This high quality modern art print displays superbly and represents an extremely desirable and collectable item of British Hammer horror movie memorabilia.
Trivia: When Jonathan Harker (John Van Eyssen) meets Dracula (Sir Christopher Lee), there appears to be a statue of “Pazuzu”, the demon from The Exorcist (1973).
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“After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle (apparently somewhere in Germany), the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker’s fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker’s friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.”
Terence Fisher ‘s DRACULA (Horror of Dracula in the US; 1958) is the best vampire film of all time. No other picture combines the right amounts of horror, humour, action, and eroticism. Britain’s Hammer Films is legendary for their horror films–this is the best of them all. Although quite different from the book in many ways, I feel this picture captures the spirit of Bram Stoker‘s work better than the more literal adaptations. Everything works here–Fisher’s tight, crisp pacing, James Bernard‘s throbbing, full-blooded score, and especially the acting. Christopher Lee inherits the role of Dracula from Bela Lugosi and makes it his own–he still holds the record for most film performances as the Count. Peter Cushing is the definitive Dr. Van Helsing–by turns tough and tender, his interpretation far outshines those of far better known actors–Anthony Hopkins and Laurence Olivier played the part later, but their performances were totally inferior to Cushing’s. Lugosi came first, and later films spent more money; however, the best combination of all elements is in DRACULA. It is required viewing for all vampire fans.
Trivia: The cape worn by Sir Christopher Lee was discovered in 2007 in a London costume shop during its annual inventory-taking. It had been missing for thirty years and is believed to be worth around $50,000. Lee was contacted to verify its authenticity.
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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.
