Alright, let’s yak about them scary movie posters from the 60s, you know, the ones with all them creepy crawly things and screaming ladies. I ain’t no expert, but I seen a few in my time, and they sure give you the goosebumps.
Them Hammer Horror folks, they was the big shots back then. They made all them movies with the pretty gals in not much clothing and monsters that looked like they crawled outta the swamp. Real melodramatic, you know, lots of yelling and fainting. And the blood, oh my, it was somethin’ else for them times. Not like today, where you see everything and the kitchen sink. Back then, a little bit of red went a long way.
Now, if you wanna find these old posters, you gotta go lookin’ in the right places. Them local collectible stores, they got all sorts of old junk, and sometimes you can find a real gem. But you gotta be careful, ’cause some folks will try to sell you a fake. Them smarty-pants buyers in them stores, they know their stuff, so you can usually trust ’em. But it don’t hurt to keep your eyes peeled, you hear?
Them posters, they ain’t all the same size neither. The U.S. one-sheet posters, them big ones, about 40 by 27 inches, them’s the ones everyone wants. Most of the old ones, they come folded up, ’cause that’s how they sent ’em to the movie theaters. They wasn’t fancy like today, with their fancy printing and all. Just plain old paper, but they sure did the trick.
- You got your vampires, with their fangs and their capes.
- You got your werewolves, howlin’ at the moon.
- And then you got them things that you can’t even name, just big blobs of goo and teeth.
If you want something real special, you can look for them custom posters. Folks make ’em all sorts of ways, with different pictures and colors. They can be real pretty, but they can also be real weird. It just depends on what you like.
And if you ain’t got time to go huntin’ around, you can always look online. eBay, they got everything under the sun, including them old horror posters. You can find some real deals there, but you gotta watch out for them shipping costs, they can kill ya. And make sure the seller is on the up and up, you don’t want to get scammed.
Lots of folks, they collect these posters for the art. And some, they just like ’em ’cause they remind ’em of the good old days, when you could go to the movies and get scared silly for a nickel. Me, I just think they’re kinda neat. They tell a story, you know? A story about a time when things was simpler, and the monsters was scarier.
Some folks make replicas of these old posters, too. They look just like the real thing, but they ain’t worth as much. But if you just want something to hang on your wall, they ain’t a bad choice. And they’re a whole lot cheaper than the real deal, that’s for sure.
If you’re lookin’ for vintage horror movie posters and prints, there’s plenty to choose from. Just remember to do your research, and don’t pay too much. And most importantly, have fun! It’s just a hobby, after all. It ain’t life or death, unless you’re in one of them movies, that is.
So, that’s about all I know about them 60s horror movie posters. They’re spooky, they’re cool, and they’re a little piece of history. And if you’re lucky enough to find one, hold onto it tight. ‘Cause they ain’t makin’ ’em like they used to. Them old posters got somethin’ the new ones just don’t have. Maybe it’s the hand-drawn art, or maybe it’s the cheesy taglines. I don’t know, but they sure are somethin’ special.
Now get outta here and go find yourself a spooky poster! But be careful out there, you never know what’s lurkin’ in the shadows!
Tags: [60s Horror, Movie Posters, Vintage, Hammer Horror, Collectibles, Horror Movie, Film Posters, Retro Horror]
