Top Fifteen Favorite Movie Posters

This is a tricky list only because there are some posters I like but I am not sure if they were officially released posters or fan made.  There is also the issue of knowing if they were theatrical posters are covers to home media cases.  So what I tried to do was find ones that I am pretty sure were posters for the theatrical release of each film respectively.  

15. Cashback (2006)

There is a naked lady on this poster.  I think that is reason enough to like it.

14. Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958)

What's more awesome, the poster of the title?  It's a giant scantly dressed lady attacking a high way.  What else do you need?

13. Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)

This poster by itself is pretty rad, but once you find out that this scenario is not in the actual film you realize just how incredible it really is.

12. Platoon (1986)

This image is probably the most memorable part of the film and it's taken from its best scene too.

11.  Star Wars (1979)

The original Star Wars trilogy has some fantastic posters, which is why this is one of three that are on this list.

10. Fargo (1996)

 I love the simplicity of this.  Also, the kinda soft texture that it has is a nice touch considering how rough the actual story is.

9. The Exorcist (1974)

 I love how this shot is set up in the actual movie.  You are watching it when suddenly you realize, "hey, that's the poster image!"

8. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

The fact that Lawrence's eyes are covered in shadow is a good way of showing that the movie is a story that seeks to discover who he was.

7. The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Darth Vader reaching out to give you a physical is a nice touch.

6. Metropolis (1927)

The use of lines in this poster is phenomenal to look upon.  The emphasized size of the buildings as well as the font work well with the German Expressionism of the film.

5. Akira (1988)

I really like the contrast of the red against the white.  This is quite a violent film so the red could be seen as a symbol for the bloodshed.

4. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

This poster is on many "top posters" lists and there's a reason for it.  You should inspect the skull on the moth a little closer.

3. King Kong (1930)

Remind anyone of a certain Godzilla poster?  Kong looks absolutely ferocious in this poster, but not quite as threatening as he does in the actual movie.

2. Revenge of the Jedi (1983)

Notice the title?  This was the original title to the movie but Lucas changed it to "Return" because he says Jedi don't take revenge.  Also, look at the lightsabers.

1. Rocky (1976)

 I love Rocky.  I love how motivational and inspiring it is.  It is a great representation of American tensity.  But I would argue that the movie is a love story first, and a sports movie second.  This poster defends that argument.