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KISS in Attack of The Phantoms

£475.00

Film

KISS in Attack of The Phantoms

Additional information

Year

1978

Size/Type

UK Quad (30" x 40") Single Sided

Country of Origin

UK / British

Condition

Near Mint; originally rolled (as issued)

Director

Gordon Hessler

Actor/Actress

Ace Frehley, Anthony Zerbe, Carmine Caridi, Deborah Ryan, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss

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“A riot ? Ha, don’t be ridiculous. High spirited kids, that’s all I see. They’re just reflecting the spirit of the park, that’s all. We’ve got the rides, the attractions and we’ve got KISS !”

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A very rare find, these just don’t come on to the market very often; an original British UK quad movie poster from the 1978 cinematic, rock masterpiece that is “KISS in Attack of The Phantoms”. The colourful super group – Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Paul Stanley are featured in all their pomp and glory looking perfectly at home in the landscape format of this poster with artwork and design unique and only used for the UK release. KISS are / were an incredibly succesful rock group with a huge and loyal fan base. This film was made at the height of their success and any paper and merchandise associated with it is extremely desirable to KISS fans or as they are known “KISS ARMY”…Original movie posters (whatever the country) from this cult film are extremely scarce and the example offered here is presented in exceptional rolled (as issued) unrestored condition and displays to striking effect. An amazingly fine piece of hugely desirable original rock / film memorabilia that is certain to impress.

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Film Description

KISS in Attack of The Phantoms Movie Poster

“The tale of rock band KISS and their efforts to thwart a diabolical plan by mad scientist Abner Devereaux. Devereaux has found a way to clone humans into robots in his laboratory at an amusement park. It just so happens that he plans to uses the KISS concert as a platform to unleash his plan on the world. KISS must use their special powers to stop him.”

Only for KISS fans and little kids and that’s not an insult, I am a huge KISS fan so I love the movie, and sure, it sucks. But since it is KISS, it must be watched!

KISS fans love any mention of KISS, and this horrible film satisfies in that respect. Even the guy on the park PA system can’t help repeating, “…KISS tonight…KISS…KISS!” Even when KISS shows up it’s a lot of fun after, because they are all so terrible at acting, you love every second.

The incredible thing is, KISS knew how bad this film was before it even aired in 1978 when they were embarrassed at a screening. So imagine how dated this film must be nowa days. This isn’t just a bad movie – it’s a bad SEVENTIES movie, because watching it, you can guess right away it was made in either 1977 or ’78.

The lack of effort is astounding. No one in pre-production could have fixed up that awful wrong chord in “I Stole Your Love?” Especially since every KISS “live” album is nothing BUT pre-pro? When the park manager is walking with the security guards, the cameraman couldn’t film their heads, just the bodies? And did KISS play so badly at the real concerts in that park, that most of the “live” music scenes by KISS are just studio album tracks lip-synced?

Well hey, one plus is, it’s still better than the Star Wars Holiday Special that came out a month later. Maybe KISS can pull a “Lucas” and fix a few hings up for a DVD release – get Peter to add his real voice in, change most of the “incidental” music from 70’s crap to something more exciting and classy, and get KISS to re-record some of the live music scenes! Now, I don’t agree with anything Lucas has done to the Star Wars films, but THIS movie, I wouldn’t mind seeing some changes (as long as we can also have the original crappy version too!).

Too bad “Detroit Rock City” (1999) was laced with so much juvenile profanity – that could have been a great KISS movie and totally made up for this.

Vintage Movie Posters Grading Criteria

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
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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
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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
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Poor
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US Posters

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 Posters

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 Posters

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 Posters

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.