{"product_id":"body-double-1984-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill-melanie-griffith","title":"BODY DOUBLE (1984) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Melanie Griffith","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY DOUBLE (1984) Movie Poster, Original Vintage Daybill, Starring Melanie Griffith, Craig Wasson, Gregg Henry, and Directed by Brian De Palma is in Very Fine Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This Original Daybill, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine condition,\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Daybill folds as issued, half a cm tear on the right hand side middle of the 2nd fold and bottom, slight edgewear. Otherwise, this poster presents in excellent condition with a colourful clean presentation. This original Australian \u003cstrong\u003e1984 movie daybill\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collectible piece of cinema history, featuring the distinctive imagery associated with Brian De Palma's provocative thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Double (1984)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stylish and unsettling \u003cstrong\u003eerotic thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e that blends suspense, mystery, horror and Hollywood intrigue. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eBrian De Palma\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film follows Jake Scully, played by Craig Wasson, a struggling Los Angeles actor whose career and personal life are both in trouble. After losing an acting role because of his claustrophobia and discovering his girlfriend's infidelity, Jake finds himself without a job or somewhere to live. An acquaintance, Sam Bouchard (Gregg Henry), offers him an unusual opportunity: house-sit a luxurious modern home high in the Hollywood Hills while its owner is away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe house comes with a spectacular view and a telescope pointed towards a neighbouring property. Jake becomes fascinated by Gloria Revelle (Deborah Shelton), a woman he can see performing an elaborate dance in front of her bedroom window. What begins as curiosity develops into an increasingly troubling obsession. Night after night, Jake watches Gloria, noticing that another man appears to be observing her too. When he witnesses a violent attack and becomes convinced that Gloria has been murdered, he is drawn into a dangerous search for the truth. The police are sceptical, and Jake's account of events leaves him with more questions than answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing clues into the seedy world of adult entertainment, Jake encounters Holly Body (Melanie Griffith), an outspoken performer whose connection to the mystery may be more significant than it first appears. Griffith gives the film one of its most memorable performances, bringing confidence, wit and vulnerability to Holly. The supporting cast includes Guy Boyd as Detective Jim McLean, Dennis Franz as film director Rubin, and Barbara Crampton as Carol, Jake's former girlfriend. Gregg Henry also delivers a pivotal performance as the seemingly helpful Sam, whose involvement takes on a different meaning as the story unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Palma co-wrote the screenplay with Robert J. Avrech, developing a story that deliberately plays with the conventions of classic suspense cinema. \u003cstrong\u003eBody Double\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely recognised for its references to Alfred Hitchcock's \u003cem\u003eRear Window\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVertigo\u003c\/em\u003e, particularly its exploration of voyeurism, mistaken identity, obsession and the unreliable nature of what we see. De Palma transforms these familiar ideas into a distinctly 1980s Hollywood thriller, mixing elaborate camera movements, carefully constructed suspense sequences and moments of shocking violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production also makes striking use of Los Angeles locations. The futuristic Chemosphere house, designed by architect John Lautner, provides the extraordinary hillside setting from which Jake watches his neighbour. The film's visual style is enhanced by cinematography from Stephen H. Burum and an atmospheric score by composer \u003cstrong\u003ePino Donaggio\u003c\/strong\u003e. A memorable sequence features the music video for Frankie Goes to Hollywood's hit \u003cem\u003eRelax\u003c\/em\u003e, which De Palma incorporated into the finished film after directing the group's promotional video. This unexpected combination of music-video imagery and narrative filmmaking gives the picture an unmistakable period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough its initial release attracted controversy and mixed reactions, \u003cstrong\u003eBody Double\u003c\/strong\u003e has developed a lasting following among fans of \u003cstrong\u003e1980s cult cinema\u003c\/strong\u003e, psychological thrillers and De Palma's distinctive filmmaking. Melanie Griffith's performance earned particular recognition, including a Golden Globe nomination. For collectors, this \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal vintage Australian movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a memorable chapter in the director's filmography and the era's bold, provocative cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Body Double (1984) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0086984\/\"\u003eTo find out more about Body Double (1984) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41476384325696,"sku":"BODYDOUBLE-84-DB-FLD-PB","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/BodyDouble_1984_DaybillVF.webp?v=1793675018","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/body-double-1984-movie-poster-original-vintage-daybill-melanie-griffith","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}