Author Topic: GOOD POSTER - AWFUL MOVIE...OR ....HOW THE POSTER SAVED THE DAY (Read 39918 times)

longdog · « **Reply #50 on:** February 17, 2013, 09:00:51 AM »

That is a great poster Armin. In fact the Ring 2 lenticular is also one of the more effective and represents the subject matter very well... more so than the film.

Great topic by the way and look forward to seeing what else gets posted.

Paul.

Mirosae · « **Reply #51 on:** February 17, 2013, 09:14:27 AM »

Quote from: paul waines on February 17, 2013, 04:17:03 AM

Shouldn't this thread be called "How a poster wasted my money".. Because if I'd seen a great poster and went in to see the film, and it was Awful. I wouldn't say the poster saved the day.....!

Mind I quite like some of those Z grade pictures, Ghosts on the loose, Reptilicus. Modesty Blaise.. Next you'll be listing Fathom..

nope, me no listing fathom, no nopee nope...

Mirosae · « **Reply #52 on:** February 17, 2013, 09:20:44 AM »

Quote from: longdog on February 17, 2013, 09:00:51 AM

Great topic by the way and look forward to seeing what else gets posted.

Paul.

to that Paul, me too, im always curious to know what others consider a bad movie/great poster. That said, the topic was not my idea per se but others in apf, but who cares.. so, let's play.

Posteroid · « **Reply #53 on:** February 18, 2013, 03:05:23 AM »

THE MEPHISTO WALTZ
Excellent poster, was so much looking forward to the movie, which turned out to be boring as hell.

Armin

Ari · « **Reply #54 on:** February 18, 2013, 05:03:43 AM »

Yeah the video cover got me for this film, man it's slow,

paul waines · « **Reply #55 on:** February 18, 2013, 11:54:58 AM »

Well this film should have been great, but was abysmal. However the posters great...

Mirosae · « **Reply #56 on:** February 18, 2013, 12:05:26 PM »

Great Poster, good stuff!!

paul waines · « **Reply #57 on:** February 18, 2013, 12:07:23 PM »

Shame the film wasn't, such a wasted opportunity.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #58 on:** February 18, 2013, 12:22:36 PM »

Great topic! The Astounding She Monster merits a measly 2.7/10 on imdb.com.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/FVfW5YVVpIw" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/FVfW5YVVpIw</a>

Invasion of the Star Creatures gets an even worse 2.4.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/kQl9wZf7bLU" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/kQl9wZf7bLU</a>

But the posters are groovy!

Mirosae · « **Reply #59 on:** February 18, 2013, 12:37:33 PM »

Oh boy , what a couple of posters you've got there Mel. Im actually might impressed with Invansion of the Stars Creatures

She monster is such a beauty..

WHAT A PAIR, MAN, BOB

Mirosae · « **Reply #60 on:** February 18, 2013, 12:50:50 PM »

BRIDE OF THE MONSTER BY ED WOOD US OS

paul waines · « **Reply #61 on:** February 18, 2013, 01:00:48 PM »

I love Bride of the Monster, jollyfine film, well I enjoy it... It's so bad it's good.

Mirosae · « **Reply #62 on:** February 18, 2013, 01:03:56 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on February 18, 2013, 01:00:48 PM

I love Bride of the Monster, jollyfine film, well I enjoy it... It's so bad it's good.

Paul, Paul, Paul, Paul, It had to be youuuu. It haaaad to beee youuuuu. I kneeeeew (music continues). ;)Love it too. But Ed Wood has a place in this wall fame (never shame)

Mirosae · « **Reply #63 on:** February 20, 2013, 04:19:42 PM »

My nephew wants this one. IMDB 3.4 RATING. I like the insert. My sis doesn't like the price tag. Oh well.

Monster from the Ocean Floor (Lippert, 1954). Insert (14" X 36").

erik1925 · « **Reply #64 on:** February 20, 2013, 05:08:44 PM »

Reign Of Fire (2002), US Advance OS:

Mirosae · « **Reply #65 on:** February 20, 2013, 05:29:11 PM »

Quote from: erik1925 on February 20, 2013, 05:08:44 PM

Reign Of Fire (2002), US Advance OS:

This one is on my list

REASON: Reminds me of London 2012. London on fire, what a year Love London

erik1925 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 20, 2013, 06:49:47 PM »

I remember that this movie was rather anticipated.. and, well, the rest is history (and not in a good way). The poster isn't great, but comparatively speaking... $:-\$

Van Helsing (Universal, 2004), Advance US OS:

Mirosae · « **Reply #67 on:** February 20, 2013, 07:17:13 PM »

You're in a roll Mr, great ones

paul waines · « **Reply #68 on:** February 22, 2013, 01:31:54 PM »

Here we go again....

The first time I watched Van Helsing I was disappointed that it wasn't what I wanted it to be. I now watch it for what it is, a Very enjoyable film "based" on the Uni-Monsters, Bond style. With one of the sexiest women in films today running around in a tight corset... What's not to like about this film.

It's even got Hugh for the Ladies.

I do urge watching it on a big screen, with full surround sound, and it will do what a film is supposed to, Entertain you for 90 mins or more. If in doubt turn up at my door and I'll run it for you...

I must add the film is much better than the posters in this case...

Mirosae · « **Reply #69 on:** February 22, 2013, 02:12:47 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on February 22, 2013, 01:31:54 PM

With one of the sexiest woman in films today running around in a tight corset... What's not to like about this film. It's even got [...]

What you meant/ should have said....

With one of the sexiest man in films today running around in a tight shirt... What's not to like about this film.

It's even got Kate for the boys.

paul waines · « **Reply #70 on:** February 22, 2013, 02:20:59 PM »

Quote from: Mirosae on February 22, 2013, 02:12:47 PM

What you meant/ should have said....

With one of the sexiest man in films today running around in a tight shirt... What's not to like about this film. It's even got Kate for the boys.

At least your warming to the film....

erik1925 · « **Reply #71 on:** February 22, 2013, 02:47:25 PM »

Glad you liked it, Paul.

The numbers, tho, don't lie:

Production Cost: $160M
Prints and Advert: $50.9M

Total Cost: $210.9M

Total Worldwide Gross Boxoffice: $300.2M
($120.2M-US; $180M- Foreign)

Gross Profit, after deducting production and P&A costs: $89.3M

It opened at number one, its first weekend in May, 2004 and dropped 60% by the following weekend:

The film bombed. Overall, people were thinking it was going to be something else. But that isn't to say that there were those that did and do still like it.

paul waines · « **Reply #72 on:** February 22, 2013, 06:18:08 PM »

Numbers don't mean a thing Jeff, as you should know. Some of the best films ever never made it first time out...

Mirosae · « **Reply #73 on:** March 09, 2013, 05:59:17 PM »

Yes..agree ! I had a massive headache after watching it...great poster !

brude · « **Reply #74 on:** March 09, 2013, 07:25:44 PM »

Finally found this thread...

I liked Van Helsing and Reign of Fire.
You people have gone mental.

Now, this is a great poster for an awfully shitty film.

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