A rare matched pair of original Japanese theatrical posters for James Cameron’s science-fiction classic The Abyss. The lot includes both principal Japanese B2 designs: * Style A: the atmospheric helmet close-up composition. * Style B: the rarer photographic montage design featuring the diver and multiple scenes from the film. Both posters retain their original red-and-white local cinema advertising strips attached at the bottom. The Japanese text announces: * “Advance tickets now on sale” * Opening date: 24 March * Kumamoto Orion Theatre — 熊本オリオン座 The identical venue and handwritten opening date make these two posters a particularly interesting matched cinema-used pair. The date corresponds to the film’s first Japanese theatrical release on 24 March 1990. The posters bear a 1989 Twentieth Century Fox copyright, referring to the original production year. The Abyss, directed by James Cameron and starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Michael Biehn, won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Details * Film: The Abyss / アビス * Director: James Cameron * Country: Japan * Japanese theatrical release: 1990 * Distributor: 20th Century Fox * Format: Japanese B2 * Standard printed poster size: approximately 51.5 × 72.8 cm each, excluding the attached theatre strips * Number of posters: 2 * Original vintage theatrical posters — not reproductions * Unbacked and unrestored Condition Authentic cinema-used vintage condition. Both posters retain strong colours and clear printing. They show horizontal storage folds, handling creases, edge wear, small marginal tears and occasional surface marks. The attached theatre strips show folds, wrinkles and age-related wear. One poster has more noticeable wear and creasing along the left edge. No linen backing or restoration has been applied. The original theatre strips have intentionally been preserved as an important part of the posters’ exhibition history and provenance. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description. The posters will be carefully protected and shipped rolled together in a strong tube with tracking.