Michael Powell - Peeping Tom - 1960s
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Original Yugoslav cinema poster for Michael Powell's Peeping Tom (1960s), published in Serbia, 70 by 50 cm, condition A− (fine with tiny imperfections).
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This is an original Yugoslav theatrical poster for Michael Powell’s Peeping Tom (1960), released in Yugoslavia under the title “Smrt u očima.”
The film is now considered one of the earliest and most influential psychological horror / proto-slasher films ever made, and posters from its first and early international distribution are exceptionally scarce.
Artwork & Design
The Yugoslav poster features a striking, minimalist and unsettling design:
a large, stylized eye illuminated by a beam of yellow light
an image of the killer operating his modified camera (one of cinema’s most iconic horror props)
a torn-frame inset photo of a woman on a dimly lit street
bold, vivid red typography for the local title SMRT U OČIMA
The overall aesthetic perfectly captures the voyeuristic, disturbing nature of the film.
It is entirely different from UK and U.S. materials — a uniquely Yugoslav graphic interpretation rarely seen on the market.
Authenticity
This is a genuine Yugoslav cinema poster, printed in the 1960s by Beograd Film.
Authenticity indicators:
Distributor logo: Beograd Film
Localised cast and credits in Serbian/Croatian
Early 1960s paper stock with matte finish
Original fold lines (YU one-sheets were always folded)
Standard Yugoslav format approx. 70×50 cm
Condition
Very Good vintage condition (folded as issued).
Strong colours despite age
Light fold wear
Minor edge handling and small imperfections, normal for 60+-year-old posters
No major tears, no writing, no significant paper loss
A remarkably clean example considering its rarity and age.
Collectability
Peeping Tom has become a cornerstone for collectors of:
early horror
proto-slasher cinema
British cult classics
psychological thrillers
rare Yugoslav posters
Because the film was controversial at release and had limited distribution worldwide, posters are extremely rare, and Yugoslav versions are even scarcer — seldom appearing at auction.
This is a top-tier collector piece.
Shipping
Will be shipped carefully folded, reinforced between rigid cardboard layers, with tracking.
This is an original Yugoslav theatrical poster for Michael Powell’s Peeping Tom (1960), released in Yugoslavia under the title “Smrt u očima.”
The film is now considered one of the earliest and most influential psychological horror / proto-slasher films ever made, and posters from its first and early international distribution are exceptionally scarce.
Artwork & Design
The Yugoslav poster features a striking, minimalist and unsettling design:
a large, stylized eye illuminated by a beam of yellow light
an image of the killer operating his modified camera (one of cinema’s most iconic horror props)
a torn-frame inset photo of a woman on a dimly lit street
bold, vivid red typography for the local title SMRT U OČIMA
The overall aesthetic perfectly captures the voyeuristic, disturbing nature of the film.
It is entirely different from UK and U.S. materials — a uniquely Yugoslav graphic interpretation rarely seen on the market.
Authenticity
This is a genuine Yugoslav cinema poster, printed in the 1960s by Beograd Film.
Authenticity indicators:
Distributor logo: Beograd Film
Localised cast and credits in Serbian/Croatian
Early 1960s paper stock with matte finish
Original fold lines (YU one-sheets were always folded)
Standard Yugoslav format approx. 70×50 cm
Condition
Very Good vintage condition (folded as issued).
Strong colours despite age
Light fold wear
Minor edge handling and small imperfections, normal for 60+-year-old posters
No major tears, no writing, no significant paper loss
A remarkably clean example considering its rarity and age.
Collectability
Peeping Tom has become a cornerstone for collectors of:
early horror
proto-slasher cinema
British cult classics
psychological thrillers
rare Yugoslav posters
Because the film was controversial at release and had limited distribution worldwide, posters are extremely rare, and Yugoslav versions are even scarcer — seldom appearing at auction.
This is a top-tier collector piece.
Shipping
Will be shipped carefully folded, reinforced between rigid cardboard layers, with tracking.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Designer/Artist
Michael Powell
Poster title
Peeping Tom
Subject
Movie Theater
Estimated Period
1960s
Country of Origin
Serbia
Condition
A- (fine - tiny imperfections)
Nr of items
1
Height
70 cm
Width
50 cm
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