Lot 199 One-Sheet (27 x 41) AKA Curse of the Demon Very Fine- on Linen

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NIGHT OF THE DEMON (1957)

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Lot # 199: One-Sheet (27" x 41"); AKA Curse of the Demon; Very Fine- on Linen

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One-Sheet (27" x 41"); AKA Curse of the Demon
Very Fine- on Linen
Columbia, 1957

Featuring an accurate depiction of the titular demon, famed Cat People Director Jacques Tourneur had objections to this poster. His original plan was to not show the demon on screen, but clashes between the makers and producers led to not only the creature being shown but also depicted in full color on this one-sheet.

A poster on linen that has had restoration to previous issues, including pinholes, tape, tape residue, slight scattered creasing, and fold wear. There have been some touch-ups to the fold lines, including the upper and lower cross folds and to minor spots around the title as well as sporadic airbrushing in the border area.

A British horror film that in the US had its original Night of the Demon title change, length trimmed down by fourteen minutes, and most notably actually showed the titular creature reputedly against the wishes of the director, writer, and lead actor. According to the film's director, the movie involving an American psychologist who travels to England to investigate a satanic cult suspected of many deaths was supposed to leave the audience to question the certainty of seeing an actual demon.

Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000
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