The Internet is literally flooded with movie poster parodies and it's not hard to see why. Graphic designers both love and are easily inspired by the visionary work of the cinema, so it's only right that they pay homage to the film industry by creating Hollywood-related art content. It's also a spiffy way to showcase artists' design capabilities while simultaneously garnering some media attention for their work. And since the cinema industry benefits from free promotion, making movie poster parodies is essentially beneficial for all parties involved.
One emergent pattern found in this collection of fan works is the use of a minimalist approach when it comes to illustrating graphics. It seems artists are trying to convey as much as possible with as little as possible, hearkening to the work of the late Saul Bass, who utilized silhouettes and simplistic designs to convey characters and scenes.
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71 Passionate Movie Poster Parodies
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Popular Movie Pictograms
Graphic designer Viktor Hertz Uses Pictograms to Recreate Movie Posters
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Honest Best Picture Posters
The Shiznit Makes Literal Posters for This Year's Nominees
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Rallying Sci-Fi Illustrations
Various Artists Create Star Wars Propaganda Posters
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Minimalist Typographic Movie Posters
Artist Patrik Svensson Craetes Film Posters Using Less
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Chatty Film Prints
Typography Meets Movie Trivia in Posters by '37 Posters'
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Toy Movie Posters
These LEGO Film Posters Will Get You Ready for This Season's "Block-Busters"
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Memorable Pop Culture Masks
Alejandro de Antonio Fernandez Re-Creates Minimalist Disguises
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Somber Movie Posters
Authentic 'New Moon' Promos Play Up the Gloom & Doom
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Best Picture Parody Posters
Honest Movie Titles Turn Oscar Dramas to Comedies
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Pop Culture Cinema Posters
Daniel Norris Reinterprets Iconic Films in these Fan Movie Promos
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Meaningful Minimalist Movie Posters
These Designs by Jason Munn are Simple & Informative
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Truthful Flick Posters (UPDATE)
The Shiznit's Honest Take on this Summer's Blockbuster Posters
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Wizardly Wall Adornments
These Hogwarts Travel Posters are Reminiscent of Old Postcards
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Minimalist Movie Posters
Pedro Vidotto Turns Iconic Movies into Simplistic Artwork
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Wicked Western Film Posters
David O'Daniel Illustrates Popular Film Posters in Wild West Style
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Movie Monster Mashes
Jason Edmiston Quirkifies Hollywood Horrors for Modern Generation
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Disneyfied Disasters
The 'Finding Nemo 2' Parody Takes on the BP Oil Spill
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Movie-Melding Pop Posters
Cinemart By Fernando Degross Blurs Your Cinematic Favorites
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Stripped-Down Superhero Emblems
These Minimalist Avengers Posters Simplify Heroes Into Avatars
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Graphic Movie Marketing
Fro Design Co Prints Badass Updated Film Posters
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Remixed Child Cinema Posters
Tom Whalen Reinvents Vintage Cartoons as Modern Promos
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Celeb Breakdown Parody Posters
Cool Material Predicts Charlie Sheen's Next Movie Roles
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Minimalist Movie Art
The Matt Owen Movie Posters Say a Lot With Little Detail
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Mundane Moment Movie Posters (UPDATE)
The Every Day Posters Every Day Blog Makes Every Moment Epic
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Remixed 80s Movie Posters
These Alternative Back to the Future Posters are Artistic and Original
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Riveting Revamped Posters
These Traumatron Movie Posters are Intricately Illustrated
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Minimalistic Men Prints
The Moxycreative Movie Posters are Inspired by Iconic Men's Style
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Humorous Movie Recreations
Promotional Tyler Perry Movie Posters are Chuckle-Worthy
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Minimalist Oscar Posters
The 2011 Best Picture Nominees get Made Over by David Lopez
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Caped Crusader Poster Creations
Alexander Stojanov Crafts Realistic 'The Dark Knight Rises' Promo
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60s-Styled Pixar Posters
Eric Tan Puts Disney/Pixar Movie Posters in a Time Machine
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Alternate Actor Film Ads
The 'Original Casting' Movie Posters Will Make You Wonder What If
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Minimalistic Horror Posters
Simplified Stephen King Classic Film Posters
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Hipster Movie Poster Recreations
The Alternative Ghostbusters Posters are a New Look for a Classic
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Digitally Aged Movie Posters
Worth1000 Contest Shows What the Future of Film Looks Like
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Iconic Film Neon Posters
Mr. Whaite's Latest Project is Full of Pop Culture References
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Plot-Illuminating Movie Posters
Noma Bar's Minimalist Illustrations Narrate a Film's Story
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Toy Movie Posters
Lego Remakes of Classic Flick Pics
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Iconic Film Recastings
The Sean Hartter Alternate Universe Movie Posters Re-Imagine Classics
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Pop Sensation Superheroes
Merlito Photoshops Pop Princesses Into the Avengers and Super Villains
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Leaning Movie Posters
Matthew McConaughey Needs Support Standing for Films
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Cinematic Superhero Prints
The Roaring 20s' Steampunk 'Batman' Movie Posters
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Sci-Fi Cinema Silhouettes
These Dean Walton Movie Posters Capture the Spirit of Each Film
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Toy Spoofs of Movie Posters
Making Iconic Films Into Real-Life LEGO Ads
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Simplistic Silhouette Cinema Posters
Mark Welser Strips Down Movie Favorites to Bare Essentials
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70s Movie Poster Remakes
LWL70 Commissions Artistic Celebration of Retro Film Placards
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Two-Faced Hero Posters
Danny Haas Superhero Prints Depict Both Sides of Pop Culture Figures
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Vintage-Inspired Anime Art
These James Bacon Miyazaki Movie Posters are Manga Magnificent
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Retro Cartoon Posters
Janee Meadows Creates Artistic Entertainment Images with a Vintage Tinge
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Terrifying Movie-Poster Parodies
These Movie Posters by Demian Conrad Have a Hidden Dark Side
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Gruesome Movie Posters
Monstrous Artwork Abounds in Ghana's Cinema Posters
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Adventurous Archeologist Promos
The Eric Tan 'Indiana Jones' Posters Cartoonify Iconic Characters
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Movie Business Posters
Mario Graciotti Illustrates Pixar's Best Fictional Establishments
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Animated Movie Posters
'Terminator 4: Salvation' Ad Moves
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8-Bit Comic Posters
Michael B Myers Creates Some Pixelated Comic Book Superheroes
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Prop-Happy Movie Posters
Emma Butler Creates an Excessive Alternative to Classic Film Promotions
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Sci-Fi Sneaker Promotions
Adidas vs. Tron Fuses Two Pop Culture Phenomena Together
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Monstrous Movie Posters
Get Pumped for 'Where the Wild Things Are' With These Promos
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Theatrical Fairytale Posters
Steve Murray's Hollywood Fairytale Movie Posters are Dark and Gritty
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Eastern European Film Prints
Polish Poster Shop Adds a Traditional Twist to Popular Movies
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Sentimental Romance Cinema Tributes
These 2046 Posters Capture the Film's Ethereal Visuals
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Supercharged Movie Posters
The Tavis Coburn BAFTA Awards Posters are Epic
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Bizarre Sci-Fi Baby Posters
The Star Wars Shopping Baby Posters Turn Iconic Heroes into Toddlers
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Mismatched Flick Ads
The Hand Drawn African Movie Posters Don't Quite Jive With the Films
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Simplified Comic Promos
These Szoki Hellboy Posters Feature a Badass Propaganda Aesthetic
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Movie Poster Cliche Mosaics
Christophe Courtois Highlights the Film Industry's Lack of Imagination
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Chick Flick Parody Posters
Sarah Jessica Parker 'I Don't Know How She Does It' Spoofs
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Historic Film Memorabilia Auctions
Christie's Sells Vintage Movie Posters to the Highest Bidder
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Science-Fiction Scarevertising
Sci-Fi Channel Campaign Mimics Vintage Movie Posters
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Brand-Integrated Film Posters
Tracking Product Placement in Movies
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Custom Bollywood Signs
Have Yourself Immortalized in a Faux Cheesy Movie Poster
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Disturbing Pop Art Posters
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The Jose Rodolfo Loaiza Ontiveros Disenchanted Series is Disturbing
True-to-Life Cartoons
Jace Wallace's Realistic Disney Princesses are Stunning
Hyperrealistic Superhero Paintings
This Comic Book Art by John Aslarona Belongs in an Art Gallery
Tattooed Disney Toons
Rugman Illustrates Children's Favorites with Adult Body Art Flair
Dazzling Disney Tattoo Designs
Timothy John Shumate Illustrates Vibrant Princess Body Art
Undead Pop Toon Creations
The Andre De Freitas 'Zombie Portraits' Capture Characters Horrifically
Classy Couture Curse Words
The Beautiful Swear Words Tumblr by Theo Olesen is Hilarious
Hyper-Detailed Pencil Portraits
Artist Robert McNally Draws Realism with Basic Supplies
Pop Culture Cinema Posters
Daniel Norris Reinterprets Iconic Films in these Fan Movie Promos
Historical Pictogram Posters
The H-57 Typodesign Strips Set the Facts Straight
Meaningful Minimalist Movie Posters
These Designs by Jason Munn are Simple & Informative
Dark Knight Rogue Galleries
Zatransis Draws Batman's Insane Villains as Exaggerated Toons
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Lady Gaga Joins Tumblr With Her New Personal Website 'Amen Fashion'
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Greg Guillemin Gives Icons a Retro Facelift
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These Hogwarts Travel Posters are Reminiscent of Old Postcards
Pixelated Pop Culture Posters
Michael Myers Illustrates Iconic Comic-Con Characters
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These NYILFF Ads Say What Every Movie Fan Was Thinking
Nature-Infused Pop Art
Terry Fan Incorporates Flora and Fauna into All His Illustrated Creations
Jovial Java Mishaps
The 'Starbucks Spelling' Blog Portrays Some of Coffee King's Shortcomings
Weapon-Wielding Digital Wonders
Jason St. John Wright Illustrates Characters with Badass Blades
Mutilated Dark Knights
Tom Lishman Illustrates Battle-Worn Batman and a Host of Villains
Panda Bear Pop Stars
The Lady Gaga Panda Costume is Outlandish
Wizard Franchise Facts
This Harry Potter Infographic Will Have You Thinking of Magical Statistics
Sunbathing Sci-Fi Fighters
The Surfing Trooper Tumblr Shows a Stormtrooper Taking a Vacation
Pop Icon Superhero Fusions
These Jeff Owens Illustrations Mash-Up Celebs with Comics
Feline Fascination Blogs
The Dream Cats Tumblr Captures Cats and Their Sleepy Moments
Remixed Child Cinema Posters
Tom Whalen Reinvents Vintage Cartoons as Modern Promos
Scrumptious Sorcery Treats
These Harry Potter Cupcake Designs Will Cast a Spell on Your Taste Buds
Uncanny Light-Inspired Illustrations
These Tang Yau Hoong Pictures Mess With Physics
Minimalist Movie Art
The Matt Owen Movie Posters Say a Lot With Little Detail
Costumed Video Game Critters
TrekVix Dresses Pikachu in Iconic Pop Culture Garbs
Blunt Workplace Prints
The 'New Rules of Work' Posters Teach Etiquette in the Office
Stone-Age Sneakers
The Adidas Obyo X JS Bones Flinttone is a Special-Edition Shoe
Chain Reaction Ad Campaigns
The Harvey Nichols A/W Ad Series Presents a "Cause and Effect" Idea
Mundane Moment Movie Posters (UPDATE)
The Every Day Posters Every Day Blog Makes Every Moment Epic
Revealed Sorcery Sites (UPDATE)
The Pottermore Website Offers E-Books and Interactive Experiences
Cartoon Cranium Tees
These Mike Mitchell Shirts Strip Pop Culture Favorites Down to Their Skulls
Pasty-Faced Pop Collages
Juergen Grewe Mashes Iconic Imagery Into New and Original Paintings
Immaculate Art School Illustrations
This Killian Eng Series Promotes Culture Development
Ape Athletic Kicks
The BAPE x Adidas Originals 2011 Sneakers are Finally Unveiled
Iconic Superstar Illustrations
Mr. Burt Recreates Kanye West and his Outfit From Coachella 2011
Embarrassing Emotion Blogs
That Awkward Moment Tumblr Points Out Uncomfortable Situations
Vibrant Sky-High Sneakers
The Adidas Originals Crazylight Top Court Shoe Boasts Bold Blue Colors
Spectacular Surrealist Illustrations
Vincent Hui Captures Chaos and Chasms in his Drawings
Dumbfounding Napkin Drawings
These Guibo Illustrations are "Table-Top" Notch
Chaotic Experimental Illustrations
Alejandro Diaz Blends Classics and Chaos in His Paintings
Nostalgic Photoblogs
The I'm Remembering Tumblr Reminds You of Your Childhood
Fairy Tale Face Trades
Disney Face Swap Exchanges Classic Character Mugs
Luminous Street Sneakers
The Adidas Originals Forest Hills Shoe Boasts Sheen & Classic Style
Caped Crusader Poster Creations
Alexander Stojanov Crafts Realistic 'The Dark Knight Rises' Promo
45 Awesome Amy Winehouse Innovations
From Oblong Celebrity Depictions to Celeb Campaigns
Famous Feline Films
These Cat Movie Posters Replace Human Actors With Furry Ones
Magical Movie Previews
The Harry Potter Final Trailer Has Been Released to Rave Reviews
Geeky Passion Prints
The Nicole Martinez 'Nerdy Dirty' Collection Expresses Dorky Desires
Bewitched Mouthwatering Candies
The Fever Fudge Recipe Will Get You Hot and Cold for Harry Potter
Illustrated Ideology Wars
These Andrey Gordeev Illustrations Mix Warfare and Humor
Hilarious High Fashion Blogs
The 'I Hurt I Am In Fashion' Tumblr Makes Fun of the Couture World
Iconic Film Neon Posters
Mr. Whaite's Latest Project is Full of Pop Culture References
Whimsical Wizardry Treats
The Nosebleed Nougat Inspired by Harry Potter is Mouthwatering
Plot-Illuminating Movie Posters
Noma Bar's Minimalist Illustrations Narrate a Film's Story
Stained Glass Comic Covers
Brandon Michael Barker Re-Creates Classic Covers Worthy of Churches
Cult Character Watercolors
The Rich Pellegrino Illustrations are a Twisted Time Warp
Striking City Sketches
Artist Sarah Otley Recreates the Magic of Stockholm with Her Pencil
Techy Superhero Parodies
Agent X Heroic Computer Problems Comic Shows the Superpower Dilemma
Retro Planetary Posters
Beyond Earth Features Planets Rendered in the Style of the '60s
Flintstones Street Kicks
The Jeremy Scott JS Bones Shoe by Adidas Delivers Style & Playfulness
Cult Film Character Cartoons
The Brandon Autry Movie Illustrations Take on Fan Favorites
Lo-Fi Celeb Sketches
These Microsoft Paint Celebrity Portraits by Manmalade are Amazing
Simplistic Silhouette Cinema Posters
Mark Welser Strips Down Movie Favorites to Bare Essentials
70s Movie Poster Remakes
LWL70 Commissions Artistic Celebration of Retro Film Placards
Feature-Free Characters
The Greg Guillemin 'Famous Capsules' Poster Tests Your Pop Culture Powers
Incisive Film Promo Dissections
Literal Harry Potter Trailer Analyzes the Last Chapter's Preview
Two-Faced Hero Posters
Danny Haas Superhero Prints Depict Both Sides of Pop Culture Figures
Manga-Styled Spreads
'And the Beat Goes On' Turns Couture into Cartoon Fashion
Political Sandwich Posters
The Shawarma Republic Ads Takes a Page from Obama's Campaign
Disgruntled Drivertising
These Mercedes-Benz SmallRepair Ads Urge Drivers to Take a Chill Pill
Vintage-Inspired Anime Art
These James Bacon Miyazaki Movie Posters are Manga Magnificent
Adorably Animalistic Kicks
Rock the Jeremy Scott Leopard Sneakers for some Furry Fun
Retro Cartoon Posters
Janee Meadows Creates Artistic Entertainment Images with a Vintage Tinge
Movie Fridge Magnet Tees
The Everything Sux T-Shirt References Famous Scott Pilgrim Scene
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Adidas Original Campus 80s 'Ballistic' Pack Goes Simple & Stylish
Comic Illustration Music Promos
These Kevin Tong Band Posters Add a Visual Touch to Melodies
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The Pottermore Site Leaves Fans Both Hopeful & Perplexed
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Eerily Edgy Editorials
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Eyemelt Illustrates Vigilantes Riding in Ironic Transport
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