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British One Sheet (27" x 40"); Country-of-Origin
Very Fine- Folded
Anglo-Amalgamated Film Distributors, R-Early 1960s

A young man murders women, using a movie camera to film their dying expressions of terror in director Michael Powell's disturbing British horror thriller. This desirable country-of-origin poster is folded and displays sporadic edge wear, small creases on the borders at the ends of the folds, and bleed-through in the upper border from handwriting on the verso. A sticker was placed over the handwriting and subsequently removed, and the outline of the sticker is apparent. This unrestored example features bright colors and a very fresh appearance.

Director Michael Powell's film, set in London, features Carl Boehm as Mark Lewis, a disturbed young man who is turned into a monster by his own upbringing. He kills young women while filming their last moments of terror for his own enjoyment. Although the film was widely criticized upon its release, it has since become a cult classic and is regarded as an important exploration of various psychological themes. The film's portrayal of voyeurism, disfigurement, and sadomasochism was so shocking to critics and the public that it was banned in several countries and severely damaged Powell's legendary career.

Estimate: $300 - 600