“The Evil Dead” (死霊のはらわた), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1981, Style A, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) H246A

This is an original Japanese B2 movie poster printed in 1981 for the first Japanese release of The Evil Dead (死霊のはらわた), written and directed by Sam Raimi and produced by Robert G. Tapert, starring Bruce Campbell.

Film background
Released in 1981, The Evil Dead is one of the most influential independent horror films ever made—an explosion of low-budget invention that helped redefine modern horror grammar with its manic camera movement, grotesque practical effects, and escalating cabin-in-the-woods dread. Its cult status grew rapidly through midnight screenings and international distribution, ultimately launching a franchise and establishing Raimi and Campbell as genre icons.

Poster design
This is the coveted Japanese Style A design—graphic, aggressive, and unmistakably early-’80s. A central image of Ash, drenched in blood, raises a chainsaw overhead in a moment of pure panic-energy, with a terrified figure behind him. The white field is punctured by monstrous, reaching hands at the sides, while a demonic face emerges from the lower right like a jump-scare embedded in the layout. The title 「死霊のはらわた」 is rendered in huge, brush-stroke red lettering—more like calligraphy than typography—creating an extraordinary wall piece that feels as violent and immediate as the film itself. A vertical right-side copy strip hypes the notoriety and “No.1” shock-horror positioning, completing a poster that is pure exploitation-era Japanese marketing brilliance.

Condition
Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 44 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.