6. Escape From Tomorrow
And the award for boldest poster of the year goes to…
This sheet for Randy Moore’s Escape From Tomorrow is demented, twisted, and screams lawsuit on every level. And that is why it works so well. First of all, none of us want to see our favorite mouse’s hand dripping with blood. That’s like showing an Abraham Lincoln sex tape, Jesus as a white supremacist, or Santa as a sadistic slave owner. No one wants to see it, but boy is it going to nab the attention of your audience when you show it to them.
I saw this poster before I knew anything about this movie, and it instantly had me hooked. It’s simple, allowing focus to remain on just how bold the image is. They could have gone with a much more expansive scene and shown a lot more terror, but the simplicity is to the point. That’s where the strength is. The background is plain but pleasant, which further expands on the poster’s sense of contrast. This is a quality piece of film art, and while it’s not the sort I want hanging around my house, it should be commended for its boldness and style.
Published: Dec 30, 2013 02:59 am