The artists at Mondo are revisiting 1973's The Exorcist with a terrifying new poster, and IGN has an exclusive first look at this stunning piece.
Mondo's new The Exorcist poster was created by artist Zero (see their work on Instagram) and goes up for preorder on February 29. Check it out below:
"In creating the poster for The Exorcist, my main inspiration came from the wings of the demon Pazuzu," Zero tells IGN. "I was particularly drawn to how these wings, along with other details of the demon, subtly weave through the movie, evident in hidden details even before the plot starts, such as Regan's crafts with winged animals (sculptures and drawings). I aimed to do something similar in my own piece by incorporating these hidden details or Easter eggs in the poster, along with other interesting elements found in the film."
Mondo's art director Josh Manderville says, "Zero’s stunning textural realism places us into the room with Father Karras and Father Merrin at Regan’s bedside. He's captured the hidden evil of the powerful demon Pazuzu overlayed as a subliminal, Friedkin-esque spot-gloss layer over Regan as she levitates in a crucifix-pose above her bed. This pivotal moment of incontrovertible proof allows Father Karras to finally find his faith. As a lifelong horror fan I'm exited to see more classic horror posters from Zero!"
This poster is a six-color screenprint that measures 24" by 36". It's limited to just 185 pieces and is priced at $80. The poster will go on sale on the Mondo Shop Thursday, February 29 at 10am PT.
You can also check out IGN's review of The Exorcist: Believer and find out the current status of the sequel.
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