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THE AWAKENING (1980)
Original UK Quad Cinema Poster
Charlton Heston Battles Ancient Evil in This Atmospheric Occult Horror Classic
A stunning original 1980 UK Quad for the supernatural horror thriller The Awakening, starring screen legend Charlton Heston.
This unforgettable British quad delivers pure vintage horror atmosphere — featuring a haunting glowing mummy figure looming over the Egyptian desert beneath an eclipse-darkened sky. Bold yellow typography and eerie sci-fi horror imagery make this one of the standout UK horror poster designs of the early 1980s.
🎬 Film Details
- Title: The Awakening
- Year: 1980
- Director: Mike Newell
- Starring: Charlton Heston, Susannah York, Stephanie Zimbalist
- Based On: The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker
A chilling blend of occult horror and Egyptian curse mythology, The Awakening became one of the darker and more atmospheric horror films of the era.
🔥 Poster Highlights
- Original 1980 UK theatrical release quad
- Spectacular mummy artwork with glowing supernatural eyes
- Striking pyramid and eclipse background imagery
- Bold electric yellow title typography against deep midnight blue
- Superb crossover appeal for:
- horror collectors
- Hammer / occult cinema fans
- Charlton Heston collectors
- vintage British quad enthusiasts
🖼️ Design Appeal
This is classic early-80s horror artwork at its best:
- richly painted fantasy-horror illustration
- dramatic supernatural colour palette
- oversized central mummy image
- atmospheric Egyptian desert setting
An exceptionally displayable poster with strong visual impact framed.
🎥 Cult Horror Status
Though often overlooked beside larger horror releases of the era, The Awakening has steadily built a cult following thanks to:
- its intelligent supernatural story
- eerie gothic atmosphere
- Bram Stoker connection
- and Charlton Heston’s commanding lead performance.
The artwork remains especially sought after for its iconic mummy imagery and beautifully executed painted design.
📌 Poster Details
- Year: 1980
- Country: United Kingdom
- Format: Original UK Quad
- Size: Approx. 30 x 40 inches
- Condition: Folded as issued with light age and handling wear with some heavier wear to the folds, consistent with theatrical use. Single Sided and listed in Very Fine condition.
A scarce and visually striking original UK horror quad from one of the great supernatural occult films of the early 1980s.