Using less obvious sources for inspiration can stimulate you to be much more creative and original. Today I’ve collected some great posters from recently released and upcoming movies.
Most of these are in here because I think they’ll inspire with their use of typography, effects or a unique approach. There’s a few on the other hand that are here simply because I’m a huge fan boy for stuff from my youth – new Conan and Red Sonja films? Hell yea!
This is an archived article from before Designfeedr’s re-launch, it was not created by the current team and the layout might be a bit iffy.
The majority of these came from the movie poster awards. Give them a look-up if you’re into movie posters.
Stacy Says:
I had not even heard about the Red Sonja movie, and now I can’t wait to see it!
August 4th '08Youri Says:
You and me both Stacy:-)
August 4th '08Joe Says:
Oh wow, some of these are just amazing! I LOVE all of The Spirit posters. Just goes to show you don’t need much color to convey a strong theme or emotion. Thanks for these! Some of these movie I didn’t even know were in production.
August 4th '08Vem Says:
Wow, amazing, it’s very pleasant to see these posters ! Specially all of The Spirit posters, very beautiful. Thanks a lot :)
August 5th '08BStaff Says:
how could you guys not have included this Saul Bass inspired poster for the new film “Burn After Reading”???
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/17/exclusive-burn-after-reading-poster-premiere/
August 6th '08Lucian Lature Says:
The poster of “Surfer, Dude” is the funniest of all. Ha ha ha!
August 6th '08Youri Says:
@Joe: Totally agree, minimal at its best!
@Vem: Glad you like them:-)
@Bstaff: Damn I missed that one. Definitely belongs in the list!
@Lucian: Funny indeed, let’s just hope the movie doesn’t suck!
August 6th '08BStaff Says:
i did forget to say thanks for posting these awesome movie posters, Youri! :)
here is another one i would put on the list: Charlie Bartlett
http://www.impawards.com/2008/charlie_bartlett_ver4.html
August 6th '08Fubiz Says:
Nice and stunning selection :)
August 7th '08liam Says:
Amazing collection, thanks. The Batman posters are the best in my opinion.
August 8th '08Simon Page Says:
Nice I particularly like Red Sonja (awesome colours)
Here are some of my own designs – what do you think?
December 22nd '08http://simoncpage.co.uk/blog/tag/movie-poster-design/
Youri Says:
@Simon Page:
December 22nd '08Thanks Simon. Like your work, looks very inspired. One tip I might give you is to find the best quality imagery to use as a base, this will make the end result seem much more high quality.