THE ANTICHRIST (1974)
Original UK Quad Poster — First Release — X Certificate
A striking, fevered vision from the height of Euro-horror, presented in its definitive UK theatrical format.
This is an original 1974 UK Quad for The Antichrist, Alberto De Martino’s notorious Italian possession shocker — one of the fiercest and most stylish entries in the post-Exorcist wave of occult cinema. Issued exclusively for the film’s British theatrical run, this first-release Quad carries the bold X certificate, befitting the film’s reputation for graphic intensity and psychological extremity.
Designed with a stark, modernist brutality, the poster is dominated by its unforgettable diagonal typography, the blazing red flame motif, and the aggressive marketing hook:
“Don’t say you’re SHOCKPROOF until you’ve seen… The Antichrist.”
This layout — part grindhouse bravado, part avant-garde design — makes it one of the most visually unique Quads of the 1970s Euro-horror cycle.
Printed by W.E. Berry Ltd, this is the authentic UK cinema-issued paper, not a later reprint or video-promo variant. The deep-black background combined with the high-contrast red and white elements is notoriously prone to wear, making clean examples increasingly hard to source.
ITEM DETAILS
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Film Title: The Antichrist
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Year of Release: 1974
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Country: United Kingdom
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Poster Type: UK Quad (British 30" x 40") Single Sided, Folded.
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Format: Litho print, landscape orientation
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Certificate: X (original theatrical rating)
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Printer: W.E. Berry Ltd.
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Condition: Listed in Very Fine condition, with some minor handling wear and repairs to pin holes
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Notes: Authentic first-release Quad; not a video, revival, or modern reproduction.
WHY COLLECT THIS POSTER?
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Highly distinctive design — a favourite among European horror collectors.
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Genuine 1970s first-issue X-cert Quad, increasingly scarce in the market.
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Part of the Italian Golden Age of genre cinema, with contributions by composer Ennio Morricone and star Mel Ferrer.
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Stands out in any horror collection with its bold flame graphic and kinetic typography.
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Significant crossover appeal: giallo collectors, exorcism-cycle collectors, Demons/Occult cinema fans, and Italian genre enthusiasts.
