A Visual Journey Through Cinema History. From simple ads to digital masterpieces, movie posters have shaped our cinematic experiences.
Early film ads resembled newspaper announcements, like The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight (1897). By 1902, posters like A Trip to the Moon introduced illustrative designs, marking the shift to artistic advertising.
The 1920s and '30s embraced geometric shapes, bold typography, and luxurious colors. Posters like Metropolis reflected modernity and escapism.
Posters for films like Casablanca emphasized romantic imagery and classic typography, selling the glamour of Hollywood’s biggest names.
B-movie posters were low-budget but high-impact, using sensationalism and lurid imagery to grab attention, creating some of cinema’s most recognizable designs.
The '60s and '70s saw minimalism, realism, and psychedelic influences. The Jaws poster—simple yet terrifying—defined a new era of storytelling.
The rise of blockbusters meant strong visual hooks and mass appeal. The E.T. poster blended high-concept art with emotional storytelling.
The late ‘90s & 2000s saw digital tools like Photoshop shape posters. The Matrix poster’s cyberpunk aesthetic captured the rise of CGI & digital design.
The 2010s were dominated by cinematic universes. Posters became heavily branded, emphasizing familiar characters and serialized storytelling.
Hand-drawn posters revive artistry, countering formulaic digital trends. OTTs favor simple thumbnails over intricate art. Will future posters be driven by algorithms or defined by artistry?