THE FLY (1986) Daybill Movie Poster, Jeff Goldblum, VF-NM
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post-War (13" x 30")
THE FLY (1986) Australian Daybill Movie Poster, Very Fine to Near Mint Condition, Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, Movie Poster and Condition This Australian Daybill Movie Poster shows dark black tones, neon...
THE FLY (1986) Australian Daybill Movie Poster, Very Fine to Near Mint Condition, Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis,
Movie Poster and Condition
This Australian Daybill Movie Poster shows dark black tones, neon back lighted title, and the transportation device shown in the center, creates and eerie feel provoking the thought "What's coming out?". it is presented in an unused appearance in Very Fine / Near Mint condition with two standard Daybill folds as issued. This is a fine example and you would be pressed to find another in better condition. Currently stored folded and will be shipped as such.
Movie Synopsis
The Fly stands as a landmark in the realm of science fiction horror, thanks to David Cronenberg's masterful direction, a stellar cast led by Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, and groundbreaking makeup effects by Chris Walas and Stephan Dupuis.
Loosely based on George Langelaan's short story, The Fly explores themes of transformation, identity, and the consequences of scientific experimentation gone awry. Goldblum delivers a riveting performance as the eccentric scientist Seth Brundle, whose gradual metamorphosis into a fly-human hybrid is both horrifying and tragic.
Geena Davis shines as Veronica Quaife, a journalist who becomes entangled in Brundle's experiment and subsequent descent into madness. Their on-screen chemistry adds depth to the film's emotional core, making the audience empathize with their plight.
Cronenberg's direction keeps the tension high throughout the film, balancing moments of visceral horror with moments of genuine pathos.
The makeup effects by Walas and Dupuis are nothing short of groundbreaking, earning them a well-deserved Academy Award for Best Makeup. The gradual deterioration of Brundle's body into a monstrous insect creature is both grotesque and mesmerizing, showcasing the power of practical effects in horror cinema.
The Fly was not only a critical success but also a commercial one, grossing over $60 million at the box office. Its impact on popular culture is undeniable, with its iconic tagline, "Be afraid. Be very afraid.," becoming synonymous with fear itself.
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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.