Reel Movie Poster Sales

Soylent Green (1973)

Directed by Richard Fleischer and starring the legendary Charlton Heston, "Soylent Green" is a classic tale of a dystopian nightmare. 

When a humble police officer stumbles upon a sinister corporate scheme, he has to do everything in his power to reveal the truth. The poster, designed by John Solie, manages to convey the disturbing, manic tone of the film.

Robocop (1987)

With another bleak, dystopian view of the future, "Robocop" from director Paul Verhoeven tells the story of a police officer who is turned into an unstoppable, crime-fighting cyborg on a mission for revenge. 

The hand-painted poster by Mike Bryan captures a sense of the outright action that is a hallmark of this Sci-Fi stalwart.

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

From one of the greatest auteurs of all time, Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" is a true Sci-Fi epic in every sense. With some of the most iconic shots in science fiction film history, the story follows humanity's search for an ancient extraterrestrial power leads to some very interesting conclusions. The famous movie poster has an interesting origin story. After Stanley Kubrick learnt that people were taking LSD before viewing his masterpiece, he decided to pay tribute to the trend with a particularly trippy poster.

Altered States (1980)

If you are looking for something a little more reflective, then Ken Russell's "Altered States" is the film for you. Perhaps more notorious for the off-screen drama between Russell and the film's writer Paddy Chayefsky, this Sci-Fi horror is a truly mind-bending experience. Following a psychologists experiments with drugs and sensory deprivation, the Jungian nightmares produced reveal the darkest recesses of human consciousness. While the poster doesn't give anything away, the disjointed and eerie feel it gives off is perfect.

Escape from New York (1981)

While this film might not have the polished quality of John Carpenter's subsequent classics, this cult hit is guaranteed to entertain. Following Snake Plisskin's attempt to rescue the president from New York City (which has become one giant maximum security prison), this film stars legends of the silver screen Kurt Russell and Lee Van Cleef. The poster, like the film itself, is not subtle. With New York City in chaos and Snake shooting his way through a crowd of maniacs, it pretty much sums everything up.

Forbidden Planet (1956)

A classic 50s Sci-Fi adventure, "Forbidden Planet" by Fred Wilcox will transport you to forgotten worlds in the far reaches of space. Following a crew of 23rd-century astronauts, as they investigate a silent space colony, disaster strikes when only two survivors are found. The poster created for the movie is just as timeless, with vivid colours and that inimitable 50s Sci-Fi feel.

Star Wars (1977)

George Lucas' debut in the Sci-Fi world, "Star Wars: Episode IV", is a landmark in cinematic history. The unforgettable tale of a farm boy turned Jedi knight is as popular today as it ever was. 

Imagine then how movie fans reacted when seeing the iconic poster design displayed in cinemas across the globe. Promising action, adventure and sleek Sci-Fi style, with all our favourite heroes and villains striking dramatic poses, how could anyone resist?

12 Monkeys (1995)

Terry Gilliam's "Twelve Monkeys" follows the time-honoured Sci-Fi format of predicting a bleak future for humanity. In a world where the majority of the human population has been wiped out by disease, a criminal is sent back in time to gather any information he can about how humanity crumbled. 

With fantastic performances by Madeleine Stowe, Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt, this film provides twists and turns to keep any viewer hooked. Despite the former Python's direction, the poster is particularly ominous, suggesting that a dark and sinister story awaits.

The Thing (1982)

Another classic combination of director John Carpenter and leading man Kurt Russell, "The Thing" is one of the quintessential Sci-Fi movies of the 1980s. Following a team of researchers in Antarctica as they battle a shapeshifting creature from outer space, this is a timeless piece of Sci-Fi horror. Just as timeless is the poster artwork created by Drew Struzan, since practically every hard copy version of the film carries this artwork on its cover, it shows just how good the poster is.

Phase IV (1974)

Directed by graphic designer Saul Bass, who also provided the title sequences for classic thrillers such as "North by Northwest" and "Psycho", it is not surprising then that "Phase IV" comes with some seriously good artwork. Since the story focuses on humanity's survival against a species of deadly-intelligent ants, the poster depicting one of these ants crawling through a human hand is the perfect allegory for the Sci-Fi horror.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

When it comes to classic Sci-Fi, you'd have to be mad to leave out "Star Trek". Robert Wise's cinematic version of the classic television series is an intergalactic thrill ride from start to finish. 

Luckily, Bob Peak, the designer of the iconic poster, who also provided artwork for films such as "Rollerball" and "Apocalypse now", manages to convey a sense of the fantastical journey in his vivid painting. That spectrum of light beaming through the blackness of space is not only visually stunning but has become a true classic for Sci-Fi lovers around the world.

Crack in the World (1965)

Directed by Andrew Marton, the tale of one scientist's mad ambition that puts the entire world in danger is a true classic. The poster evokes some of those classic 60s cinema posters that we know and love. From the almost zany comic book artwork to the iconic tagline of "Thank God It's Only A Motion Picture!", you'd be hard-pressed to find another gem like this.

Blade Runner (1982)

It doesn't get much more classic than this. Alongside "2001" and perhaps a few other notable films, Ridley Scott's original "Blade Runner" is a glorious piece of Sci-Fi cinema and one of the best Sci-Fi movies ever made. 

The film follows Rick Deckard (played by Harrison Ford), a blade runner, as he attempts to track down and eliminate four replicants who stole a ship to return to Earth to find the man who created them. The eye-catching poster by John Alvin shows off everything the movie is about, all with a classic Sci-Fi chic.

Not of This Earth (1957)

Another trip to classic 50s Sci-Fi brings us to "Not of This Earth". Following an alien agent, as he attempts to harvest blood for his dying species, this classic may feel a little dated today, but its poster sure isn't. A brilliantly designed piece of cinema art, this classic is well worth hanging on your wall.

E.T.: The Extraterrestrial (1982)

Everyone has, or should, see this classic Spielberg adventure. Telling the story of a young boy and the alien he befriends and must return home is guaranteed to leave not a dry eye in the house. With 1982 being a busy year for John Alvin, besides designing the "Blade Runner" poster, he also lent his artistic skills to "E.T.: The Extraterrestrial".

The Astounding She-Monster (1957)

Directed by Ronald Ashcroft, this Sci-Fi staple comes with yet more stunning poster artwork - they really knew what they were doing in the 50s. The story of a gang of crooks fighting off a relentless female alien is stunningly advertised in this brilliantly sexy and terrifying poster.

Cloverfield (2008)

A prime example of found-footage horror, "Cloverfield" manages to blend it perfectly with Sci-Fi destruction. Following a group of friends as they try to survive a night in New York City as it is destroyed piece by piece by a giant alien will have you hiding behind your cushions in fear. The poster, with a decapitated Statue of Liberty, is a brilliantly dread-inducing advertisement.

Metropolis (1927)

Fritz Lang's masterpiece is perhaps one of the first truly outstanding Sci-Fi films. In a dystopian future where society is heavily divided between workers and city planners, love breaks through the class divide to provide a possible new future for the planet. With the originals selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars, the poster is just as much a masterpiece of classic Sci-Fi posters as the film it portrays.

Moon (2009)

Directed by Duncan Jones, "Moon" is an eerie tale of loneliness. Sam Rockwell plays an engineer spending years alone on the Moon, mining vital resources to send back to Earth. The movie poster presents this loneliness in a brilliantly designed piece of cinema art. The grey circles surrounding the lonely astronaut in the black emptiness of space gives a great sense of the film's tone.

They Live (1988)

Another John Carpenter film that has made its way onto the list, "They Live", is a terrifying film about a drifters realisation about the people living around him. After receiving a pair of revealing sunglasses, Roddy Piper's drifter notices the aliens secretly controlling the human race. The poster dramatically provides a visual representation of this, with one of the gaunt, horrifying alien faces reflected in the specs.

Silent Running (1972)

Douglas Trumball's "Silent Running" is a brilliant piece of cinema from the golden age of the 1970s. When all plant life on Earth has become extinct, giant biodomes attached to spacecraft are waiting for a time when they can return to Earth and begin again. However, one botanist chooses to resist when ordered to destroy the plant life they have carefully cultivated. The poster brilliantly depicts the juxtaposition between the greenery of the biodome with the epic Sci-Fic spacecraft.

Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959)

Considered one of the best-worst Sci-Fi movies ever made, "Plan 9 From Outer Space" is possibly only a favourite of the true aficionados. 

However, despite its selective appeal, its poster is a true icon of Sci-Fi movie art. The dramatic and superbly designed piece would look stunning on any wall.

Back to the Future (1985)

Robert Zimeckis' comedy caper is a fantastic time-travelling tale. When Marty McFly is taken thirty years into the past thanks to his eccentric friend Doc Brown, he has to deal with all the teenage troubles his parent's generation had to face. Perhaps one of the most iconic Sci-Fi movie posters of all time, Michael J. Fox staring climbing out of the flaming DeLorean, is a timeless piece of design.

Alien (1979)

Another triumph in the Sci-Fi genre from Ridley Scott, "Alien", is a stunning piece of cinema that brilliantly combines gritty futurism and horror. One of the scariest movies of all time, we follow Sigourney Weavers' Ripley as she battles against a terrifying alien that has infiltrated her crew. The poster manages to convey the terror you will be feeling, with the notorious tagline "In space, no one can hear you scream."

Akira (1988)

The only foreign-language film to make it onto the list, "Akira" follows the story of a biker on a psychopathic rampage through a futuristic Tokyo. This animated classic comes with a striking poster. The effortlessly cool image of the lone biker walking to his blood-red, futuristic motorbike is a true classic.

Independence Day (1996)

The story of an alien invasion of Earth has been around since the beginning of cinema. However, no one pulled it off quite as dramatically as Rolan Emmerich in "Independence Day". Alongside the brilliant piece of cinema, we have another of the most iconic movie posters ever made. The alien spacecraft hovering ominously and claustrophobically over New York City gives you a taste of the drama to come.