{"product_id":"the-tomb-of-ligeia","title":"The Tomb of Ligeia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original US one-sheet movie poster for Tomb of Ligeia documents the conclusion of Roger Corman's influential cycle of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations, a series that significantly impacted American horror cinema's aesthetic and commercial trajectory. Distributed through National Screen Service, as evidenced by the rental notice and handwritten season code '65\/66' visible at lower right, this example represents authentic theatrical distribution material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poster's graphic design merits particular attention for its departure from contemporaneous horror marketing conventions. Rather than depicting explicit scenes of terror, the anonymous designer employed a stark silhouette of a black cat, the supernatural agent in Poe's tale, creating an image of psychological rather than visceral menace. This approach aligned with Corman's own directorial philosophy, which favored atmosphere over explicit horror.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production credits visible on the poster carry considerable historical significance. Robert Towne's screenplay credit precedes his celebrated work on Chinatown by nearly a decade, while the film itself represented Corman's final Poe adaptation before transitioning to other projects. The presence of Vincent Price and Elizabeth Shepherd in the starring roles placed the film within AIP's prestige horror tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.0\" x 27.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original fold lines present. Vertical creasing near folds. Faint background creases. General border wear. Small areas of adhesive residue in border from previous hanging. Crease in upper right corner. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44993655079027,"sku":"P7791","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_5f133d95-5651-4970-bdb5-da8dce9bffdc.jpg?v=1781647318","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/the-tomb-of-ligeia","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}