There comes a time in all of our lives when we realize we must leave behind wall decor that requires thumbtacks, and bid a solemn farewell to the Fight Club and Empire Strikes Back posters of our college days. It doesn’t mean we enjoy those movies any less, but the fact of the matter is movie posters can feel a bit juvenile as home decor, even in a frame.
That’s where Deadly Prey Gallery comes in. This Chicago-based gallery works with 10 artists based in Ghana to bring that nation’s tradition of hand-painted, unofficial movie posters to a broader audience. The art style is wonderfully rough and colorful, and many of the posters include a hilarious degree of gore or nudity that often bears little resemblance to the film itself. Deadly Prey’s prints are wonderfully weird, inventive, and a great conversation piece to make your space feel more like home.
Mrs. Doubtfire
Everyone loves this heartwarming family comedy where Robin Williams stabs his son in the eye with a broom.
Buy: $25
There are more than 1,000 posters in the collection, ranging from Dune to Death Becomes Her. A few big blockbusters, like Star Wars, have a variety of posters from multiple artists. (We really like this one that’s Just Yodas.) While the catalog centers on movies, there are some TV shows, anime, and sports teams in the mix.
Most of the art is available in 14″x22″ prints for $25, while larger prints range from $100-$200. Best of all, 100% of Deadly Prey’s profits go to the artists themselves.
