“Evil of Dracula” (血を吸う薔薇), Original Japanese Theatrical Movie Poster 1974, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q57

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1974 for Evil of Dracula (血を吸う薔薇), the third and final entry in Toho’s celebrated “Bloodthirsty” vampire trilogy directed by Michio Yamamoto. Starring Toshio Kurosawa, Mariko Mochizuki, Shin Kishida, Kunie Tanaka, and Kyōko Enami, the film stands as one of the key Japanese gothic horror titles of the 1970s, blending European vampire atmosphere with a distinctly domestic studio style.

Film background
Released by Toho in 1974, Evil of Dracula follows a teacher who takes up a post at a remote girls’ school, only to uncover a sinister web of vampirism, possession, and family curse. Directed by Michio Yamamoto, the film forms the concluding chapter of the studio’s loose vampire cycle, following The Vampire Doll and Lake of Dracula. For collectors of Japanese horror, it is one of the essential country-of-origin titles of the era: elegant, lurid, and unmistakably part of the rich 1970s studio-horror tradition.

Poster design
This is a superb and highly atmospheric original release design, filled with exactly the sort of stylised menace that makes Japanese horror paper of this period so appealing. The composition combines a stark black-and-white haunted-house background with vivid blood-red dripping graphics and large pink title lettering, creating an immediate sense of theatrical dread. At centre, the ritual-like image of the black-robed figure standing over the reclining woman gives the poster its unforgettable focal point, while the cast portraits set into the coffin-like lower section add further period charm. The red roses at the bottom provide a striking visual counterpoint to the film’s vampiric themes. It is a classic 1970s Japanese horror image and an especially strong display piece.

Condition
Very Good / Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale. The poster presents very strongly overall, with rich colour and excellent display appeal. It has the original fold lines, light age-related handling, and minor wear consistent with an authentic 1974 theatrical poster, but nothing that detracts from the overall presentation.

It is over 52 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.