HOUSE 2: THE SECOND STORY (1987) MOVIE POSTER, DAYBILL, HORROR COMEDY
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
House 2: The Second Story (1987) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Starring Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Royal Dano, Bill Maher, Directed by Ethan Wiley is in Near Mint Condition. Movie Poster...
House 2: The Second Story (1987) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Starring Arye Gross, Jonathan Stark, Royal Dano, Bill Maher, Directed by Ethan Wiley is in Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Daybill is presented in Near Mint condition, Folded twice as issued. No flaws to report. This original daybill poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free polyprop bag with acid free backing board. This vintage horror comedy poster represents a rare and pristine example of 1980s genre cinema memorabilia from this beloved supernatural horror sequel.
Movie Synopsis
House II: The Second Story is a 1987 American comedy horror film directed and written by Ethan Wiley. While technically a sequel to the 1986 film House, this supernatural horror comedy features an entirely new storyline and characters, adopting an even lighter comedic tone than its predecessor. The film stars Arye Gross as Jesse McLaughlin, a young man who inherits his family's ancestral mansion where his parents were mysteriously murdered years earlier.
The plot follows Jesse as he moves into the old family property with his girlfriend Kate. Jesse soon finds himself with unexpected guests in the form of his mummified great-great grandfather, a mystical crystal skull, and a zombie cowboy. Accompanied by his loyal friend Charlie, played by Jonathan Stark, Jesse discovers that his great-great-grandfather "Gramps" possessed a powerful crystal skull with magical properties before his death.
Determined to uncover the family mysteries, Jesse and Charlie decide to exhume Gramps from his grave, inadvertently bringing the mummified ancestor back to life. Royal Dano delivers a memorable performance as the reanimated Gramps, who reveals the existence of an ancient Aztec crystal skull that holds immense supernatural power. The new owner of a sinister house gets involved with reanimated corpses and demons searching for an ancient Aztec skull with magic powers.
The supporting cast includes Bill Maher in an early film role, alongside John Ratzenberger (known for his role in Cheers), Amy Yasbeck, Lar Park-Lincoln, and Gregory Walcott. The film also features appearances by Dwier Brown, Lenora May, Devin DeVasquez, and Jayne Modean, creating an ensemble cast that brings both comedy and horror elements to life.
As the story unfolds, Jesse and his companions must protect the mystical skull from various supernatural entities, including demons and undead creatures who seek its power. The film combines elements of 1980s horror with slapstick comedy, creating a unique blend that appealed to audiences seeking both scares and laughs. The movie features elaborate special effects for its time, including animated skeletons, monster creatures, and time-travel sequences that transport characters to different historical periods.
House II had an original release date of July 10, but was pushed back and later released in the United States on August 28, 1987, by New World Pictures in 1069 theaters. The film was produced on a budget of approximately $3 million and earned $7.8 million at the US box office. While critics gave it mixed reviews, the film has developed a cult following among fans of 80s horror comedies and remains a nostalgic favourite for those who appreciate its campy charm and creative monster designs.
Director Ethan Wiley, who also wrote the screenplay, crafted House II as a standalone adventure that emphasised comedy over scares, making it more accessible to younger audiences than typical horror films of the era. The movie's blend of supernatural elements, family mystery, and comedic timing established it as a unique entry in the horror comedy genre of the 1980s.
To find out more about House 2: The Second Story (1987) 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
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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.