Chantrell Embalmed Mortuary Trade Ad
Price: £125.00
Type: Other
Condition: Excellent
Year: 1982
Genre: Horror
Reference: #1548
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One for the serious horror collectors, a Trade Ad (11 1/2"x 16 1/2") for the slasher horror movie "Embalmed" (1982) aka "Mortuary" with a strong Chantrell connection.
This item came from Chantrell's collection. We know that much of Chantrell's work in the 1980's was for video covers & this design has similarities with Chantrell's earlier film poster artwork for "Creepshow" (1982) - see image for comparison. Although we don't currently have any further evidence that this piece was by Chantrell, we have to wonder why he cut this piece out of a magazine & carefully kept it. On the balance of probability we believe there is a strong likelihood that this is a Chantrell composition (if anyone has any corroborative evidence or otherwise, please let us know).
This American slasher-horror movie was released in the US in 1982 but never received a UK cinema release. A cut version was UK certified late 1986 & released on video in Jan 1987. The original '82 "Mortuary" release featured the "Carrie" inspired poster artwork as per the attached (image courtesy of emovieposter) but entirely new artwork was devised for the UK video release (as shown on this Trade Ad). The Trade Ad was printed in an industry magazine & so would have had a very low circulation. Although not technically a poster, this is probably the best alternative you will find, it would look great framed & it's cerainly an eye-catching piece.
Item in excellent unfolded condition & will be sent rolled in a tube.