HALLOWEEN 4 THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS (1988), Daybill Movie Poster
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
HALLOWEEN 4 THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS (1988) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Directed by Dwight H. Little, Starring Donald Pleasence, Danielle Harris & Ellie Cornell is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition....
HALLOWEEN 4 THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS (1988) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Directed by Dwight H. Little, Starring Donald Pleasence, Danielle Harris & Ellie Cornell is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This original, unrestored Daybill Movie Poster is unused presents in Very Fine / Near Mint condition with 2 Daybill Folds as issued with no other issues. This highly desirable Australian Daybill cinema poster is an outstanding example of vintage horror movie memorabilia from the late 1980s. Because it has been stored flat and remains unused, the poster retains excellent colour depth and sharp print clarity, making it a fantastic display piece for collectors of classic slasher film posters. Australian Daybill posters are especially sought after worldwide due to their unique format and comparatively limited print runs. Featuring iconic promotional artwork associated with the return of one of horror cinema’s most infamous villains, this poster represents an exceptional collectible for fans of the Halloween franchise and collectors of 1980s horror film posters.
Movie Synopsis
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) marked the long-awaited revival of one of the most influential horror franchises in cinema history. Directed by Dwight H. Little and produced by Moustapha Akkad, the film reintroduced audiences to the unstoppable masked killer Michael Myers, continuing the story that began with John Carpenter’s legendary 1978 horror classic.
The film takes place ten years after the events of Halloween II. Michael Myers has been in a coma since the fiery hospital explosion that seemingly ended his reign of terror. When he unexpectedly awakens during a patient transfer on Halloween night, he learns that his young niece, Jamie Lloyd, is still alive. Driven by his relentless murderous instinct, Michael escapes custody and returns to the quiet town of Haddonfield, Illinois to hunt down the last surviving member of his family.
Young Jamie Lloyd is portrayed by Danielle Harris in a breakout performance that helped make her a fan favourite within the horror community. Orphaned after the death of her mother, Jamie lives with the Carruthers family but struggles with recurring nightmares about her mysterious uncle. As Halloween approaches, those nightmares begin to feel terrifyingly real.
Returning to the franchise is the iconic character Dr. Sam Loomis, once again played by the legendary Donald Pleasence. Loomis remains the only person who truly understands the evil embodied by Michael Myers. After learning of Michael’s escape, Loomis races back to Haddonfield in a desperate attempt to warn the townspeople and stop the killer before more lives are lost.
As panic spreads throughout the town, the residents form armed patrols to protect their families, creating an atmosphere of fear and paranoia. Jamie’s adoptive sister Rachel, played by Ellie Cornell, becomes one of the young girl’s strongest protectors as Michael relentlessly stalks them through dark streets, abandoned buildings and isolated farmhouses.
The film was designed as a return to the suspense-driven style that made the original Halloween such a landmark in the slasher genre. With its eerie autumn atmosphere, tense chase sequences and unforgettable villain, Halloween 4 successfully reignited interest in the franchise and introduced a new generation of horror fans to the terrifying legend of Michael Myers.
Over time, the film has developed a strong cult following among horror enthusiasts, particularly for Danielle Harris’s performance and the chilling closing twist that hinted at a dark new direction for the series. Today, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers is widely regarded as one of the standout sequels of the franchise and a defining entry in 1980s slasher cinema.
For collectors of horror memorabilia, an original theatrical poster from this era represents a nostalgic piece of film history, capturing the enduring legacy of one of the genre’s most recognisable icons.
To find out more about Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) 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.