TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972) Movie Poster, Daybill HORROR ANTHOLOGY
Condition Fine / Very Fine (7.0)
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972) Movie Poster, Daybill HORROR ANTHOLOGY, Starring Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Ralph Richardson and Directed by Freddie Francis is presented in Fine/Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster...
TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972) Movie Poster, Daybill HORROR ANTHOLOGY, Starring Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Ralph Richardson and Directed by Freddie Francis is presented in Fine/Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This poster is presented in Fine/Very Fine condition with 2 Daybill folds as issued, together with 3 extra folds (which have been flattened out) staple holes in each corner, a minor tear on the left hand side, edgewear on the right and left sides and on the folds, with these issues in mind it still presents in good condition with vibrant colours. This original Australian Daybill movie poster remains an appealing collectible example from one of the most memorable British horror anthologies of the 1970s. Despite the handling and storage wear noted above, the poster still displays strongly with excellent visual impact and retains the striking atmosphere expected from vintage horror cinema advertising material.
Australian Daybill posters are highly sought after by collectors due to their distinctive local format and comparatively limited production runs, making surviving examples increasingly desirable for display and investment collections. Poster artist details for this release are not officially credited, which is common for many Australian Daybill cinema posters of the era, however the artwork captures the eerie, macabre tone that made this film a cult favourite among horror fans.
Movie Synopsis
Tales from the Crypt (1972) is a classic British horror anthology film produced by Amicus Productions and directed by Freddie Francis, adapted from the legendary EC Comics series of the same name. Released during a golden era for British gothic horror, the film combines five chilling stories connected by an unforgettable framing narrative that has cemented its reputation as one of the genre’s most enduring anthology experiences.
The story begins when a group of strangers enter ancient catacombs beneath a historic site and encounter a mysterious crypt keeper who reveals unsettling glimpses into each of their futures. What follows is a sequence of standalone horror tales, each exploring themes of greed, revenge, guilt and supernatural justice.
The film features an outstanding ensemble cast including Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Ralph Richardson, Ian Hendry, Richard Greene, Nigel Patrick and Barbara Murray. Each story allows different performers to shine, creating a memorable collection of characters and unforgettable horror moments.
Among the most recognised segments is “...And All Through the House”, starring Joan Collins in a tense Christmas-set thriller involving an escaped homicidal maniac. Another standout is “Poetic Justice”, featuring a widely praised performance by Peter Cushing as a gentle, isolated man pushed to tragic circumstances by cruel neighbours. Cushing later described the role as one of his personal favourites, and many critics continue to regard it as among the strongest performances of his career.
The screenplay was written by Milton Subotsky, adapting stories directly from the original EC Comics that had already gained notoriety for their dark humour and twist endings. Rather than relying heavily on gore, the film delivers suspense through atmosphere, character tension and poetic supernatural consequences, characteristics that distinguished many British horror productions of the period.
Director Freddie Francis brought considerable visual style to the production. Francis was also an Academy Award-winning cinematographer whose work contributed greatly to the film’s distinctive shadow-filled aesthetic and eerie mood. The film’s practical effects and carefully constructed sets continue to hold appeal for collectors and fans of classic horror cinema.
Today, Tales from the Crypt (1972) remains highly influential and helped pave the way for later anthology films and television adaptations bearing the same name. Original cinema posters from this era are increasingly difficult to locate, particularly Australian Daybill examples, making this piece a compelling addition for collectors of vintage movie posters, British horror memorabilia and anthology film history.
To find out more about Tales from the Crypt (1972) 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.