Check out our pick of the best official movie posters of 2013 – from action to romance, comedy to thriller.
Here at Creative Bloq, we’d be the first to admit that we get more excited over the release of a new film poster than the trailer or movie itself. Posters speak volumes and often give the first insight into the film’s themes, aesthetics and overall design. We’ve picked our 10 favourite official posters from 2013 that feature a wide range of design disciplines.
01. Only God Forgives
This poster for Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn’s 2013 release ‘Only God Forgives’ was created by Gravillis Inc. The Los Angeles based visual communication company have worked on a number of movie posters this year including Kick Ass 2 and Mandela. We love their incorporation of the tag line into the mouth of the dragon.
02. The ABCs of Death
The ABCs of Death was a risky film that enlisted the help of 26 directors to make 26 short films showcasing various ways to die. Each filmmaker was given a letter and had to conjure up a way to die using that letter. We love the illustration with this poster and the clever, subtle weapons placed on the seemingly blank blocks.
03. Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton
This poster design by Little Mule Studio for SXSW movie favourite Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton is the perfect mix of black and white photography and beautiful, bold typography. Ensuring the letters take centre stage, the tag line fits perfectly in between.
04. Toad Road
Envisioned by creative agency Random Bench, this movie poster for Toad Road is a beautiful look into the style of the film as a whole. They specialise in creating posters for indie films and often produce some of the best posters this side of cinema. We particularly like the complementary colour palette with this one.
05. Filth
06. Spring Breakers
Spring Breakers produced a number of enticing movie posters – including the favourite dayglo offering – but it’s this juxtaposing execution that caught our eye. Using the white sheet background to signify innocence, the poster is then filled with objects portraying the ‘coming-of-age’ stage in every teenager’s life, with the sweets, lip balms and sneakers further juxtaposed with violent weapons and drugs.
07. Trance
Trance is a movie based around hypnotising, which is something that needs to be conveyed in the poster design. This triumphant execution uses colour to its full advantage, providing a harrowing view and one that perfectly captures the frustrations of James McAvoy’s character.
08. Nebraska
This poster for the recent release of ‘Nebraska’ was created by BLT Communications, LLC. Surprisingly, they usually create big, blockbuster style posters but this subtle and simple approach has won us over. Making clever use of black and white photography, it’s a poster design we’re sure will go on to win an award or two.
09. Escape From Tomorrow
10. Blue is the Warmest Colour
Blue is the Warmest Colour was one of the most critically acclaimed movies of 2013 and this beautiful poster was created by French graphic designer Karine Savard. The blue background teamed with an almost crayon-like font and young, pink lips make this a triumph in poster design.