Celebrate a true master of cult cinema with this original one sheet movie poster for King Cohen (2017). This genuine film poster measures 27” × 40” and features legendary writer, producer and director Larry Cohen.
The poster offers a striking tribute to one of independent cinema’s most original filmmakers. Therefore, it makes a superb display piece for horror fans and collectors of cult movie memorabilia.
Directed by Steve Mitchell, King Cohen explores the remarkable life and work of Larry Cohen. The documentary looks back at his long career in film and television. It also reveals the imagination and energy behind his distinctive productions.
Cohen created films with bold ideas, sharp humour and strong social themes. Moreover, he often worked outside the traditional Hollywood system. His best-known films include It’s Alive, God Told Me To, The Stuff and Q: The Winged Serpent.
As a result, Cohen built a lasting reputation as one of American cinema’s great independent filmmakers.
King Cohen combines archive material with interviews from Cohen’s friends and collaborators. In addition, several well-known filmmakers and actors discuss his influence on their own work.
The documentary explores Cohen’s unusual filming methods and fearless approach to storytelling. For example, he often shot scenes on busy New York streets without closing them to the public. Consequently, his films have an energy that conventional studio productions often lack.
Above all, the film presents Cohen as an inventive storyteller who always placed ideas before budgets.
This is an original one sheet movie poster, not a modern reproduction or reprint. It measures 27” × 40”, the standard size commonly used for modern American theatrical posters.
Original posters were produced to promote films during their release. Therefore, surviving examples offer a genuine connection to the film’s original campaign.
Larry Cohen’s films continue to attract horror fans and independent filmmakers. Furthermore, his influence can be seen across modern genre cinema.
This original King Cohen poster celebrates both the documentary and the filmmaker at its heart. Whether you collect horror posters, cult cinema or documentary memorabilia, it makes an excellent addition to any collection.
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