Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) — Original UK Quad Poster
Format: UK Quad (30" x 40")
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 1981
Style: First Release
Condition: Listed in Very Fine condition, some minor handling wear and a small tear repair.
The body count continues… with this striking original 1981 UK Quad poster for Friday the 13th Part 2, the infamous sequel that cemented Jason Voorhees as a slasher-era titan. Designed with brutal simplicity, this campaign leans into stark negative space and a razor-sharp silhouette—foregrounding the iconic axe as a promise of escalating violence.
Issued for the film’s first UK theatrical release, this quad remains one of the most sought-after posters in the franchise. The artwork’s minimalist approach—white outline figure against a deep black field—perfectly captures the cold, clinical terror of the early ‘80s slasher boom. Combined with the unforgettable tagline, “The body count continues…”, this is a defining piece of horror cinema advertising.
Original quads for Part 2 have become increasingly difficult to source in clean condition, with collectors now recognising it as a key transitional moment in the franchise: the birth of Jason as the active killer. A foundational title for any serious slasher or horror poster collection.
Key Features
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Authentic first-release UK Quad from 1981
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Classic silhouette artwork featuring the axe motif
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Designed and printed in England by Lonsdale & Bartholomew
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Essential entry in the Friday the 13th franchise’s poster lineage
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Highly desirable early-1980s horror investment piece
Collector Notes
This quad is notorious for showing wear easily due to its deep-black printing, making examples with clean folds and minimal creasing especially prized. Rising demand for early Friday the 13th material continues to push values upward, making now an excellent moment to secure a strong-condition example.
