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The Top 10 Movie Posters Of 2012

In 2012 we saw some phenomenal films, with some very anticipated movies making their way to theatres. Part of building anticipation is through the extensive promotion studios do for films. The most tangible part of promotion are the movie posters that are released. These excellent works of art can be taken home and hung on your wall, unlike trailers or TV spots, giving them a special place in film-lovers' hearts.

9. Prometheus

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The second film on this list also pays homage to the iconic posters from Star Wars, but this IMAX poster for Prometheus has a look similar to the posters for the original trilogy, rather than the prequel films. The result is a beautiful work of art, worthy of being remembered as one of the all time greats for the genre.

Prometheus is a movie that was shrouded in secrecy before its release, which makes the promotion all the more difficult. This poster shows one of the most revealing locations in the film, yet it’s done in such a subtle way that nothing is given away. The flashlight’s beam reveals the stone, but it also serves to take attention away from the ground below. Once the ground is noticed the question is raised as to what is on the ground, provoking thought and building anticipation further. Plus, the line at the top of the poster lends itself to the most intrigue of just about anything they could’ve put there.

The font for the text “Prometheus” is is the perfect choice to convey the sleekness associated with sci-fi and the simplicity associated with the start of humankind and thus written communication.

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