CREEPSHOW (1982) Movie Poster Daybill, Joann Daley Artwork, Stephen King
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
CREEPSHOW (1982) Movie Poster Daybill, Joann Daley Artwork, Stephen King, Hal Holbrook, Directed by George A. Romero Movie Poster and Condition This Australian Daybill Movie Poster was created by Artist Joann...
CREEPSHOW (1982) Movie Poster Daybill, Joann Daley Artwork, Stephen King, Hal Holbrook, Directed by George A. Romero
Movie Poster and Condition
This Australian Daybill Movie Poster was created by Artist Joann Daley and printed by M.A.P.S. Litho Pty Ltd. There is a dog ear fold and crease on top right corner, edge bump bottom right, 1mm tear, and light handling creases. On the back of the poster there is small amount of light foxing on bottom fold (doesn't show through). Present in Very Fine condition. Stored folded.
Movie Synopsis
Creepshow (1982) is a horror anthology film that blends gruesome thrills with dark humour, a cult classic born from the creative minds of Stephen King and George A. Romero. Directed by George A. Romero, known for his groundbreaking work in the zombie genre, and written by Stephen King, this film pays homage to the EC Comics of the 1950s, delivering five chilling tales wrapped in a comic-book aesthetic. This Australian Daybill movie poster, featuring artwork by Joann Daley, is a vibrant collectible that captures the film’s eerie charm, making it a must-have for fans of horror movie memorabilia and Stephen King collectibles.
The film’s five stories—“Father’s Day,” “The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill,” “Something to Tide You Over,” “The Crate,” and “They’re Creeping Up on You”—weave tales of revenge, supernatural terror, and grotesque creatures. Hal Holbrook stars in “The Crate” as a timid professor facing a monstrous discovery, while Adrienne Barbeau plays his domineering wife. Leslie Nielsen delivers a sinister performance in “Something to Tide You Over,” and Stephen King himself appears as the doomed Jordy Verrill in a darkly comedic role. Other notable actors include Viveca Lindfors and E.G. Marshall, whose performances add depth to the anthology’s twisted narratives. The film’s framing story, featuring a young Joe Hill (King’s son) as a comic-obsessed boy, ties the segments together with nostalgic charm.
George A. Romero’s direction infuses Creepshow with a unique blend of camp and terror, enhanced by vivid comic-book visuals, including animated transitions and bold colour palettes. The screenplay, Stephen King’s first written specifically for the screen, showcases his knack for crafting memorable, macabre stories. The film’s production, handled by United Film Distribution Company, was shot primarily in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a budget of around USD$8 million. An interesting fact is that Tom Savini, a legendary special effects artist, created the film’s gruesome creatures, including the monster in “The Crate,” using practical effects that remain impressive today. Savini’s work, combined with Romero’s atmospheric direction, made Creepshow a standout in the horror anthology genre.
The Creepshow movie poster, designed by Joann Daley, features striking imagery that evokes the film’s comic-book roots, with bold colours and eerie characters that draw collectors to its unique aesthetic. The Australian Daybill, measuring approximately 13 x 30 inches, is a rare find, especially in Very Fine condition. Despite minor imperfections like a dog ear fold, a 1mm tear, and light foxing on the back, this poster remains a stunning piece of horror movie history. Stored folded in an acid free polyprop bag with acid free backing board, it is well-preserved for collectors of 1980s horror memorabilia or Stephen King artefacts.
The film’s cultural impact lies in its successful marriage of horror and humour, influencing later anthology films and series like Tales from the Crypt. Its box office success, grossing over USD$21 million worldwide, proved the commercial viability of horror anthologies. Creepshow also marked a significant collaboration between King and Romero, two titans of horror, whose shared vision created a film that remains beloved by fans. The soundtrack, composed by John Harrison, complements the film’s eerie tone, with synth-heavy themes that enhance the chilling atmosphere.
For collectors, this Creepshow (1982) Daybill poster is a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in horror cinema. Its vibrant artwork and historical significance make it a standout addition to collections of horror movie posters, Stephen King memorabilia, or 1980s pop culture. The film’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to balance scares with dark comedy, making it a favourite for midnight screenings and horror marathons. Whether you’re a fan of George A. Romero’s directorial style or Stephen King’s storytelling, this poster celebrates a film that continues to terrify and entertain.
For more information about Creepshow (1982) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images 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.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage 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).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.