Film
Neon Demon
2016
UK Quad (30" x 40") Double Sided
UK / British
Near Mint minus / Originally Rolled (as issued)
Nicolas Winding Refn
Abbey Lee, Bella Heathcote, Christina Hendricks, Desmond Harrington, Elle Fanning, Jena Malone, Karl Glusman, Keanu Reeves
Although a relatively recent release any paper for Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2016 violent horror thriller “Neon Demon” is extremely scarce. His award winning film was complemented with a series of award winning movie posters, with this stunning UK quad designed by the creative arts agency AllCity. Although popular with audiences and critics alike the movie is considered “art-house” or “independent” and had a very limited cinema release resulting in the scarcity of the poster. Originally rolled (as issued) this looks and displays to excellent effect with minimal handling wear; the colours of the deep blues and purples are dark and unfaded. An extremely scarce, modern original collectable movie memorabilia from a truly talented director that looks very very cool !
Trivia: The second film by Nicolas Winding Refn to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival that received both booing and cheering after the press showing. The first film was Only God Forgives (2013)
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This film is not for everyone (nor should any film be), but it is widely misunderstood. It resides in the singular vein of auteur art house films such as Suspiria (1977) and Under the Skin (2013). The Neon Demon is rife with hidden symbolism, and the title itself is left open for interpretation… A seductive and alluring entity that ultimately devours and destroys. It could represent the fashion industry, self-obsession, our cultural infatuation with youth and beauty, the LA scene, or even fame in general.
The audience follows 16 year-old Jesse (Elle Fanning), who arrives in LA with aspirations of modelling and is befriended by make-up artist Ruby (Jena Malone). The film walks our naive protagonist through the typical baptism of the LA culture and lifestyle: meeting people with hidden motives, the predatory nature of powerful men, how we manipulate to use others, and facades of friendless which mask fear and jealousy. Even the opening club scene – with its flashing lights and quick editing that draws Jesse slowly forward – represents the hypnotic and seductive nature of the high-life in Tinseltown.
The theme of beauty heavily pervades this film, and writer/director Nicolas Winding Refn leaves every frame dripping with style. It is an unquestioningly gorgeous film, and even the final credit sequence’s typography and visuals are beautiful works of art. It’s hammered home that beauty isn’t everything… it’s the only thing. Its nature and value is routinely debated, focused on the perfect and natural. Jesse’s peers/rivals include the surgically plasticized Gigi (Bella Heathcote), who represents the idea of ‘manufactured’ beauty, and beautiful but established Sarah (former Victoria Secret model Abbey Lee), who represents the unreasonable expiration date of high-fashion modeling.
If thematic concepts of narcissism, backstabbing, crushing loneliness, and the dog-eat-dog nature of highly-competitive yet shallow industries aren’t horrific enough… there’s plenty of Pagan imagery, implied witchcraft, and reference to Elizabeth Báthory (the most prolific female murderer in history). The first two acts play on psychological fears and societal mind-games, while the third act calcifies the film’s horrific tone, with some genuinely disturbing scenes including necrophilia and cannibalism.
Ultimately – like its characters – the film helps determine who is able to stomach what is necessary to ‘make it’ and who can’t. If you’re dreaming of being an actor or model, consider this dark horror thriller a beautiful prism that examines the price of success.
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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.
