It wasn't so long ago that the suits in Hollywood (and evidently the Valley, by the looks of some of these budgets) set their sights on automotive enthusiasts as their go-to villains and maniacs for the not-so-silver screen. It seems mental patients, vampires, aliens and red-headed stepchildren had already had their time in the lime light and the open casting call was answered by the violent youth behind the wheels. By the looks of these posters I'm surprised anyone ventured out onto the roads at all. Although Ron Howard leaves much to be desired in the instilling fear department. I could only imagine walking in front of my local movie house and seeing the back-lit poster for Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! -- "One for the matinee, please."
February 4, 2010
Vehicular Manslaughter
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"Hot Car Girl" sounds like the name of a contact in a douchebag's cellphone.
oh man, death race 2000 with David Carradine and a young and unknown actor named Sylvester Stallone. One great flick.
where do you find all of this? It's undeniably intriguing. I'm actually wondering about the posters but moreover, I want to know where I can see all of these films too.
Great selection, some big names in there too: Jack Nicholson, Graham Hill, Giacomo Agostini. Is that a Jensen in Speedtrap?!
I discovered Faster Pussycat a while ago, the visuals are captivating but I'm still yet to know about the story or dialogue.
Faster Pussycat discovered (introduced to by roommate) circa 1990...Blew my mind. Like Henry Miller, Bukowski, White Zombie(Rob Zombie), Chet Baker, HST, etc., I thought "I DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD DO THAT...AND GET AWAY (MAKE MONEY$$$)WITH IT!" (Exclamation marks and CAPS for realz-not just effect)
FP openened my life up to a world I didnt know existed. Great collection!
What!? No Vanishing Point?? Cleavon Little as the blind DJ who predicts the future? Pristine White 1970 Dodge Challenger. Trucker Speed, and that topless girl on the motorcycle...
..."I never TRY anything, I just DO IT!" -Varla
The Death Race 2000 poster has got to be my favorite, definitely makes me yearn for a time I'll never know. Good stuff.
Does anyone know where I could buy posters like these from?
thanks.
My first date was to 'Grand Theft Auto', Ah...
I would LOVE to have these in my racing room! Time to hit eBay I guess.
where can a person find some of these old movies?
like hot rod girl,dragstrip death,or whatever it was?
would like to see those old flicks,etc.
any one know where to find old movies like those?
tko.....
Great posters! Cool to see Graham Hill listed in the credits.
Don't forget "Two Lane Blacktop"!! - http://bit.ly/9wjdeL
Also, there is a great store in Manhattan that sells some of these gems...but be prepared to pay the price - http://www.posteritati.com/
"Faster Pussycat..." is awesome. With regard to Russ Meyer films, "Motor Physcho" would've been an excellent addition to your list.
These posters are classic! Love Ron Howard's smile/expression!
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