THIRTEEN GHOSTS (2001) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, HORROR/SUPERNATURAL
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
THIRTEEN GHOSTS (2001) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Horror, Supernatural, Starring Tony Shalhoub, Matthew Lillard, Embeth Davidtz, Directed by Steve Beck is in Very Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition. Condition:...
THIRTEEN GHOSTS (2001) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Horror, Supernatural, Starring Tony Shalhoub, Matthew Lillard, Embeth Davidtz, Directed by Steve Beck is in Very Fine+ Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition.
Condition: This Original Daybill, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine+ condition, Rolled as issued, and minimal edgewear on the left top corner, otherwise this poster presents in excellent condition with a colourful clean presentation. An original Australian movie poster from the early 2000s, this collectible Daybill is an appealing piece of horror cinema memorabilia for fans of supernatural thrillers, haunted house films and the distinctive visual style of early 21st-century horror movies.
Movie Synopsis
Thirteen Ghosts (2001), also stylised as Thir13en Ghosts, is a supernatural horror film directed by Steve Beck and produced by acclaimed Hollywood filmmakers Robert Zemeckis and Joel Silver. Starring Tony Shalhoub, Embeth Davidtz, Matthew Lillard and Shannon Elizabeth, the film combines haunted house horror, supernatural mythology and spectacular visual effects in a terrifying story about a family who inherit an extraordinary mansion concealing a deadly secret. It is a modern reimagining of William Castle's 1960 horror film 13 Ghosts, taking the original concept and transforming it into a visually elaborate supernatural thriller.
The story centres on Arthur Kriticos (Tony Shalhoub), a recently widowed father struggling to rebuild his life following the tragic death of his wife in a house fire. Living with his daughter Kathy (Shannon Elizabeth) and young son Bobby (Alec Roberts), Arthur is facing financial difficulties when he receives an unexpected inheritance from his wealthy and eccentric uncle, Cyrus Kriticos (F. Murray Abraham). The inheritance is an extraordinary modern mansion constructed almost entirely from glass and steel. Designed with unusual architectural features, the spectacular residence appears to offer the family a fresh beginning and an opportunity to leave their troubles behind.
However, the house is far more than an impressive architectural achievement. Hidden beneath its contemporary appearance is a complicated system of mechanical devices, moving walls and supernatural restraints. The mansion was specifically designed by Cyrus to contain twelve powerful ghosts, each imprisoned within a specially constructed chamber. The spirits were captured because of their unusual supernatural abilities and violent histories, and each has a distinct identity and terrifying appearance. The house itself is effectively a gigantic supernatural machine, with its elaborate mechanisms forming part of an even more sinister purpose.
Arthur and his family are accompanied by Dennis Rafkin (Matthew Lillard), a psychic who previously assisted Cyrus in locating and capturing the ghosts. Dennis wears special glasses that allow him to see the spirits, which are otherwise invisible to ordinary people. He understands the dangers of the mansion and attempts to warn Arthur that the inheritance is not what it appears to be. Also present is Kalina (Embeth Davidtz), a mysterious woman who claims to be a spirit liberator and insists that the ghosts must be released from their imprisonment.
As the family explores their new home, they gradually discover that its unusual glass walls are covered in mysterious Latin inscriptions and protective symbols. These markings form part of an ancient supernatural text known as The Arcanum, which provides the knowledge required to construct the house and contain the spirits. Unfortunately, the mechanisms begin malfunctioning, and the ghosts become increasingly aggressive. Arthur, Kathy, Bobby and their companions find themselves trapped inside a mansion that seems to have a life of its own, with the walls shifting and the supernatural occupants threatening anyone who crosses their path.
The situation becomes even more disturbing when the true purpose of Cyrus's collection is revealed. His obsession with the supernatural has led him to construct a machine known as the Ocularis Infernum, a device intended to unlock extraordinary powers through the sacrifice of the imprisoned spirits. The family must uncover the truth behind the mansion before Cyrus's sinister plan can be completed. Their survival depends on understanding the strange architecture, discovering the secrets of the ghosts and finding a way to escape the house before its deadly mechanisms reach their final stage.
The supporting cast includes Rah Digga as Maggie, the family's outspoken nanny, and J.R. Bourne as Ben Moss. F. Murray Abraham delivers a memorable performance as the mysterious Cyrus Kriticos, whose fascination with collecting supernatural entities drives the film's central mystery. Each of the twelve imprisoned ghosts has an individual backstory and distinctive visual design, ranging from grotesque and disturbing figures to imposing supernatural monsters. Together, they create the film's memorable collection of thirteen terrifying characters.
The screenplay was written by Neal Marshall Stevens and Richard D'Ovidio, based on the story by Robb White, who also wrote the original 1960 film. Director Steve Beck brought considerable visual effects experience to the production, creating an elaborate supernatural environment that was very different from traditional haunted house movies. The remarkable mansion was designed by production designer Sean Hargreaves, incorporating more than three miles of etched glass walls and approximately 8,500 square feet of glass. The extensive visual effects work included approximately 175 effects shots created by Cinesite, while the ghosts themselves were brought to life through elaborate prosthetic make-up, practical effects and computer-generated imagery.
Released in October 2001, Thirteen Ghosts became a memorable entry in the supernatural horror genre. Its combination of imaginative creature designs, elaborate production design, mysterious mythology and relentless haunted house suspense has helped it develop a following among horror enthusiasts. For collectors, this original Australian Daybill movie poster is an appealing piece of early 2000s horror film memorabilia, representing a visually distinctive supernatural thriller and a modern interpretation of a classic William Castle horror concept.
To find out more about Thirteen Ghosts (2001) 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.