Tales From The Crypt 1974 Egyptian Film Poster

A wonderfully atmospheric original Egyptian film poster for Tales from the Crypt, the classic British horror anthology released in Egypt in the 1970s. With its vivid hand-painted imagery, screaming figures, looming skull and bold Arabic and English title treatment, this poster has a fantastically macabre energy. The design is colourful, theatrical and full of movement, perfectly capturing the lurid appeal of vintage horror cinema.

Originally released in 1972, Tales from the Crypt was produced by Amicus Productions, the British studio famous for its portmanteau horror films. Directed by Freddie Francis, the film presents a series of chilling morality tales in which visitors to a mysterious crypt encounter the sinister Crypt Keeper and are shown their grim futures. The cast includes Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Ralph Richardson, Ian Hendry and Patrick Magee, making it a memorable example of early 1970s British horror.

Egyptian film posters are especially prized for their distinctive hand-rendered artwork, bold colour palettes and dramatic layouts. Rather than simply reproducing standard international campaign imagery, Egyptian posters often gave foreign films a fresh local identity, with expressive illustration and strong Arabic lettering. This Tales from the Crypt poster is a particularly striking example, using painterly faces, skeletal imagery and intense colour to create a piece that feels both folk-art-like and genuinely unsettling.

This vintage film poster is sized 27 1/2 x 39 1/4 inches. It will be sent rolled (unframed).

• Year: 1980s
• Poster Type: Egyptian Film Poster
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• Rolled/Folded/Other: Folded/Rolled
• Condition: Near Mint
• Condition Details: Originally folded (as issued), but stored flat a long time so folds softened. Just light handling and some markings from when originally printed. Looks amazing.