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Oct 28, 2023 · Scary movies are frequently fuelled by monstrous slasher icons, but who will be the next horror character to break through, and take their place alongside Freddy, Jason, Michael, and Chucky?...
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Oct 13, 2023 · Logos often use colors, fonts, and imagery that match the tone, theme, and message of the film. For example, the soft luminescent glow often found in sci-fi movie logos suggests otherworldly adventures, while the bold and tough fonts in action movie logos suggest adrenaline rushes.
- John “Jigsaw” Kramer (Saw) I’ll never forget the moment in the original Saw film when (spoilers, I guess?) John “Jigsaw” Kramer rises from the floor, revealing that the dead body literally at the center of the film has been alive the entire time.
- Black Phillip (The Witch) Goats have been a part of the horror scene for ages, and they really only have themselves to blame. Have you ever seen their eyes?!
- Gabriel (Malignant) Malignant was the perfect gift for horror fans as the world continued to reckon with the COVID-19 pandemic. Seemingly out of the blue, James Wan dropped on us one hell of a surprise.
- The Babadook (The Babadook) If it wasn’t for Netflix, would The Babadook make this list? Most likely. Jennifer Kent’s film is well made and the character she created is S-Tier in the “child’s worst nightmare” department.
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- E.T.
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- Back to The Future
- James Bond
- Jurassic Park
Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze lit up the screen with their passion in Dirty Dancing (1987). Their close pose on the movie poster is just as iconic as the sexy purple lettering for the film's logo. As beloved as that brush-drawn font and those alliterative words are today, Dirty Dancing could have been called I Was a Teenage Mambo Queen.Thank goo...
Harry Potter's logo is emblematic of the lightning-bolt scar Voldemort left on baby Harry, and fans are accustomed to seeing the lettering in various colorations across the franchise. The movies, books, video games, and other merchandise are marked by the logo, which was originally created by Mary GrandPré. GrandPré was able to read J.K. Rowling's ...
Graphic designer S. Neil Fujita created the logo for The Godfather (1972)before it was even a movie. Fujita's design was used for the release of Mario Puzo's novel. Fans of the famous film series can't imagine any logo other than the "puppet strings," but Paramount did not want to use the classic insigniafor the first film. RELATED: Every Godfather...
The logo for the Ghostbusters franchise has to be one of the cutest and most popular of any movie series. National Lampoon magazine's celebrated art director, Michael C. Gross, was also a film producer and graphic designer. The New York Times reported that Gross created the logo with artist Brent Boates, using the "no" symbol "to print a teaser pos...
Whether it is alone or accompanied by Elliott bicycling with E.T. bundled up in his basket, the E.T. logo is a huge part of the movie's lasting cultural impact. Just seeing the initials above the subtitle evokes so many images and feelings from fans of the film. John Alvin and Drew Struzan are both listed as poster artists for E.T. Director Steven ...
Spanning comic books, action figures, other products, and television and film, Batman is one of the most pervasive franchises of the current and previous century. Of all the logos used in various Batman media, the Bat-Signal image is what most fans of the classic movies would first envision. The Bat-Signal's first appearance was in Detective Comics...
Of all the space sci-fi movies in the world, none have logos quite like the bold letters that spell the Star Wars title. Logo designer Suzy Rice told The Hollywood Reporter that George Lucas asked her to make the design "very fascist," "intimidating," and something that would "rival AT&T." To craft the logo that has now represented the franchise fo...
Drew Struzan's Back to the Future poster artwork is legendary. While the DeLorean might take the cake as one of the movie's biggest symbols, the logo with the movie's title is a strong identifier of the trilogy. The lettering is evocative of time travel, especially with the arrow leaning into the "k" on "Back." RELATED: 5 Reasons Back To The Future...
The James Bond franchise's 007 logo has seen many shifts since its first appearance in 1962. Mitchell Hooks and David Chasman have both been credited with the poster art of the first James Bond movie, Dr. No. Just as Bond has been portrayed by several different actors over time, his Agent 007 marker has adapted with the many film adaptations of Ian...
Jurassic Park (1993) was only the beginning of an ever-growing movie series. In addition to watching the films and purchasing Jurassic Park paraphernalia, many fans have fond memories of enjoying the water-based theme park ride at Universal. Every part of the franchise can be identified by the striking logo, which had its genesis in Chip Kidd's din...
- Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th Part 2, 1981) Whilst Myers is renowned for being an unstoppable killing machine, there is one other who stands above him in the slasher pecking order (in my humble opinion).
- Michael Myers (Halloween, 1978) Considered THE guy among most slasher fans, Michael Myers first made his debut in Halloween (1978). Since killing his sister at the ripe old age of 6, Michael has gone on to accrue a whopping kill count of 143 confirmed kills throughout 12 movies.
- The Tall Man (Phantasm, 1979) Perhaps one of the most overlooked horror icons is Phantasm’s The Tall Man. Before Creepypasta and Slender Man, there was The Tall Man.
- Ashley Joanna “Ash” Williams (Evil Dead, 1981) While my previous selections fall more into the antagonist category of horror movie icons, Ash falls squarely on the protagonist side.
Jan 26, 2023 · From Larry Fessenden to Takako Fuji, Tony Todd to Lionel Atwill, these are iconic horror actors and directors who deserve more fame.
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Feb 2, 2024 · Symbolism in Hollywood films is a powerful tool that allows filmmakers to convey deeper meanings and themes beyond the literal script. It’s an art form where objects, characters, or colors represent larger ideas, adding layers of complexity to the cinematic experience.
