That's it. I just miss pulpy posters. At least the industry seems to be moving away from the "let's Photoshop anyone's head into anyone's body at weird angles or completely out of proportion" thing they had going for a couple of decades. Eesh.
That *is* absolutely one great fucking poster.
Made me want to see the movie in 1974 and still does.
Agree the art of movie poster design died with home video, when they just had room for a couple of actors’ mugs. Basically, “Here’s a movie you know nothing about starring two familiar faces. Just rent it.” I want to know something about the movie’s concept and be teased. Fuck stars.
Two other classic horror posters that sell the movie and not the stars:
Halloween (1978)
Alien (1979)