# Prop-Happy Movie Posters Emma Butler Creates an Excessive Alternative to Classic Film Promotions By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2011-04-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/excessive-movie-posters References: [anna-likes.net](http://www.anna-likes.net/2011/04/props-poster.html) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Movie-Parts-Poster-Series/1226185) Take a look at these fantastic new movie posters created by Canadian graphic designer Emma Butler. Butler’s overall aim of creating these excessive movie posters was to break away from the current theme of [minimalist movie posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-eras-tour-poster). This four-part series integrates recognizable movie props, memorable parts and pieces that are systematically jam-packed into each poster. Some of the props included in Butler’s excessive posters are Forrest Gump’s ping-pong paddles, Doc’s futuristic time-travel automobile and Maverick’s F-14 Tomcat. These props make up the entirety of the posters and fit extremely well together. The movies featured in Butler’s excessive interpretation on movie posters are actually some of her all-time favorite movies: Back to the Future, Top Gun, Mighty Ducks and Forrest Gump. Emma Butler does a fantastic job of reducing movies down to their lowest common denominator -- their props! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Excessive Movie Posters:** Opportunity for graphic designers to create unique movie posters and break away from minimalist designs. - **Integration of Movie Props:** Opportunity for movie promotions to showcase recognizable props from movies and create a buzz around them. - **Reducing Movies to Props:** Opportunity for content creators to adapt and present movies in a different and unique way. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for movie studios to promote their movies in a different and unique way that appeals to a wider audience. - **Design:** Opportunity for graphic design companies and individuals to create unique and memorable movie posters that stand out in a crowded field. - **Marketing:** Opportunity for marketing agencies and professionals to come up with unique and creative ways to promote movies and movie-related products using memorable props. ## 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) - [AI Movie Poster Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-movie-poster-generator.md) - [Retro Cinema Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-delorean-popcorn.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-club-collection.md)