Dead & Buried (1981) — Original UK Quad Poster
An outstanding example of early-’80s horror marketing, this original 1981 UK Quad for Dead & Buried remains one of the most striking and atmospheric posters of the era. Designed for the film’s first British cinema release, this quad delivers the chilling surrealism that has made Dead & Buried a cult favourite among collectors.
Adapted from a story by Jeff Millar and Alex Stern, with a screenplay by Ronald Shusett (Alien) and Dan O’Bannon (Alien, Return of the Living Dead), the film pairs eerie small-town paranoia with some of the strongest practical effects of the decade, courtesy of Stan Winston. The poster embraces that tone perfectly: a haunting, semi-surreal landscape dominated by the iconic buried head—an image that has become synonymous with the film’s legacy.
Printed in the traditional 30 x 40 inch UK Quad format, this piece features the bold red title treatment, atmospheric teal-green palette, and clean typography that define the original 1981 campaign. Unlike many horror posters of the time, Dead & Buried opts for unsettling imagery over shock, resulting in a beautifully composed, slow-burn piece of genre art.
Condition
Listed in Very Fine condition, unusually for this period this is a single-sided Rolled poster.
Why Collect This Poster
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First release UK Quad for a key early-’80s cult horror title.
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Links to the creative team behind Alien — a major draw for fans of cinematic sci-fi/horror.
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Features Stan Winston’s early effects legacy, adding crossover appeal.
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The artwork has become iconic within the horror poster community—instantly recognisable and highly sought after.
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Scarcer than many of its contemporaries and increasingly difficult to find in clean, original form.
A standout addition to any horror, sci-fi, or early-’80s cult cinema collection. Dead & Buried posters rarely linger for long, and this quad is among the most desirable formats issued for the film.
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This Rabid UK Quad is 100% original theatrical posters—not a reproduction—archival stored and photographed in-house to ensure collectors know exactly what they’re getting.
