The movie poster works on several levels. It helps promote a film using artwork that can feature key scenes, the principal actors, or a conceptual image that peaks our interest without giving too much away. It also serves as an invitation to visit the cinema, which is why it's often referred to as a theatrical release poster. The artistic merit and visual impact of certain posters, however, have made them as familiar as the films they promote, and they stand alone as works of art in their own right.
Ready for a walk down memory lane? Click through and admire some of the most iconic movie posters ever produced.