Well, howdy there, y’all! Let’s jaw about them spooky movie covers, the ones that make your hair stand on end, ya know? Like, them pictures they put on them horror movies, the ones that make ya wanna hide behind the sofa even before ya pop the movie in.
Now, I ain’t no fancy city slicker, but I know what I like. And I like them covers that tell ya a story, them pictures that just scream, “Watch out, somethin’ bad’s gonna happen!”
First off, them iconic horror movie posters, them are the real deal. They ain’t gotta be all fancy and complicated. Take that “Jaws” movie, for instance. Shoot, that picture of that big ol’ shark comin’ up outta the water? That’s all ya need! It ain’t got a bunch of words or fancy doodads, just that shark and the poor gal swimmin’ on top of the water. That picture alone tells ya the whole darn story, ya know? Scary as heck, that’s what it is. That’s why that “Jaws” picture is one of the best, even after all these years. Released back in 1975, that thing still gives me the goosebumps.
Then ya got them movies like “The Exorcist”. Now, that one? That’s one spooky cover. That picture of that feller standin’ in the light, with that spooky look on his face? Shoot, that’ll make your blood run cold. And that’s what a good horror movie cover is all about, makin’ ya feel scared just by lookin’ at it. They say that picture is one of the most recognized movie pictures ever, and I can believe it. Creepy stuff, I tell ya.
And don’t even get me started on them Halloween movies. Now, there’s a whole bunch of ’em with scary covers. They say there are at least 15 of the most iconic Halloween movie posters. I reckon they’re right. Them pictures with the masks and the knives and all that spooky stuff. They just know how to get ya, ya know? Like, them fellers that made them covers, they knew what they was doin’. They know how to make a picture that’ll stick with ya, make ya have nightmares and all. Makes ya wanna leave all the lights on at night, it does.
- Take them Friday the 13th covers, for instance. That fella with the mask? Shoot, he’s scary lookin’ even without movin’ a muscle.
- Then ya got them Nightmare on Elm Street covers. That fella with the burned-up face and the knives on his fingers? Lordy, that’s enough to make ya jump outta your skin.
Them simple covers, them are the ones that get me the most. Like that “Evil Dead II” movie cover. They say it’s a simple poster, and it is. But that’s all it needs to be. It ain’t gotta have a whole lot of stuff goin’ on. Just a spooky picture and maybe the name of the movie, that’s it. Because if the picture is scary enough, that’s all ya need, ya know? It gets the job done.
I tell ya, these horror movie cover art fellers, they’re somethin’ else. They know how to make a picture that’ll grab ya by the eyeballs and not let go. They know how to make ya feel scared, even before ya see a single minute of the movie. And that, to me, that’s the sign of a good horror movie cover. Makes ya scared, but makes ya wanna watch the movie anyway. It’s like lookin’ at a train wreck, ya know ya shouldn’t look, but ya just can’t help yourself.
So next time you’re lookin’ for a good scary movie to watch, take a good look at the cover. If it makes your hair stand on end, if it makes your heart beat a little faster, then chances are, it’s a good one. And if it don’t? Well, then just move on along, there’s plenty of other spooky movies out there with covers that’ll scare the pants right off ya. And that’s the truth, ya hear?
And let me tell ya somethin’ else about these scary movie covers. It ain’t just about the picture, it’s about the colors too. Them dark colors, the reds and the blacks and the blues, they just make everything seem spookier, ya know? They set the mood. Like, if you saw a picture of a monster, but it was all bright pink and yellow, it wouldn’t be so scary, would it? But make that monster all dark and shadowy, and add some red for the blood, and now you got somethin’ that’ll make ya jump! Them cover artists know how to use them colors to get to ya, and they do a darn good job of it, that’s for sure.
So whether it’s a big ol’ shark, a creepy fella with a mask, or just a spooky shadow in the dark, a good horror movie cover can make all the difference. It can be the difference between a movie that ya watch and forget, and a movie that stays with ya for days, weeks, even years. And that’s what makes them covers so special, ya see? They ain’t just pictures, they’re little pieces of art, scary little pieces of art, but art nonetheless.
From box art and fan art to theater posters and masterful filmography, there’s a lot that goes into makin’ a scary movie, but it all starts with that cover. That’s the first thing ya see, and if it don’t grab ya, then what’s the point, right? So next time you’re at the video store, or scrollin’ through your TV guide, take a minute to appreciate them horror movie covers. They might just be the scariest part of the whole darn movie!
