# Reversed Film Remixes The Backwards Movie Posters by Twisted Sifter are Clever By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-03-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backwards-movie-posters References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/geek/these-cult-movies-become-oxymorons-when-watched-backwards/) & [twistedsifter](http://twistedsifter.com/2012/03/10-movies-better-watched-backwards/) The Backwards Movie Posters by Twisted Sifter imagine what films would be like if one were to watch them in reverse. The backwards film fad began a few years ago but this is the first time that the concept has been transformed into [poster form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan). While ‘JAWS’ is one of the [best thrillers of all time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-coffin), it’s a much more peaceful film when watched in reverse. According to the creators, the plot is “about a shark that keeps throwing up people until they have to open a beach.” ‘127 Hours’ had movie-goers on the edge of their seats waiting to see if James Franco could escape; however in reverse the movie becomes a story about a “disabled man who finds an arm in the desert, attaches it and discovers a love for biking," as the poster reads. These Backwards Movie Posters are extremely clever and hilarious. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Backwards Film Fad:** Exploring the trend of experiencing films in reverse, opening up opportunities for innovative storytelling techniques. - **Reverse Film Marketing:** Utilizing reversed film concepts to create unique and eye-catching movie posters, showcasing a different perspective on familiar films. - **Humorous Film Parodies:** Creating comedic and clever interpretations of popular movies by presenting them in reverse, giving rise to new possibilities for entertainment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film and Entertainment:** Incorporating reverse film techniques in storytelling, marketing, and post-production processes to captivate viewers and offer a fresh cinematic experience. - **Advertising and Graphic Design:** Leveraging reversed film concepts to create engaging and attention-grabbing posters for movie promotions, challenging traditional marketing approaches. - **Comedy and Parody Content Creation:** Developing and producing humorous content inspired by reversed film ideas, catering to a growing audience seeking unique and entertaining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideas-jaws-set.md) - [Poster-Inspired Music Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lineupsupply.md) - [Reversible High-Top Unique Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bwd-high.md) - [AI Movie Poster Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-movie-poster-generator.md) - [Rewarding Ketchup Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinzs-postpost-credits.md)