[fatherbowdern]

etrigan69 said:

Changed the font on the 1st one. I like it better….

etrigan69 said:

Changed the font on the 1st one. I like it better….

etrigan, it's much better! I wonder what this poster would have looked like had it been more related to the film; e.g., the actual door (an overly popular Colonial “Bostonian” style implying a crucifix) that opens in vs. out; losing the Raggedy Ann doll altogether (it was too young for Regan); and, instead of Regan's hand that's reaching upward (which means Regan is actually poised at the footboard and is more awkward), displaying her legs and a part of her nightgown while she's levitating?

I think the artist was on track for something that he hadn't seen. In fact, he may have had to work from a script of just background information (like the novel) to work from. It is an interesting alternative choice if Merrin hadn't been chosen.

Father B

[GhettoExorcist]

I kinda like the little touch of the doll.  To me it symbolizes innocence in stark contrast to whatever is going on inside.  I do like the light shining out hinting at something supernatural.

[fatherbowdern]

Another thought: What if we see Regan's hand raised in the same position holding the crucifix? That may be a good enough reminder to get people talking when they pass the poster at movie theaters! 😉

Father B

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