“The Hidden” (ヒドゥン), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1987, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA39

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed in 1987 for the Japanese release of the sci-fi cult classic The Hidden (ヒドゥン), directed by Jack Sholder and starring Kyle MacLachlan (as FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher) and Michael Nouri (as Detective Tom Beck). A razor-sharp blend of body-hopping alien sci-fi, action thriller, and neo-noir police procedural, the film has become one of the most beloved sleeper hits of late-’80s genre cinema.

Film background
A parasitic alien jumps from body to body, turning ordinary people into thrill-seeking hosts driven by violence, speed, and chaos. An FBI agent with unusual knowledge of the case teams up with an LAPD detective, and the investigation escalates into a full-scale manhunt across Los Angeles—part sci-fi invasion story, part relentless cop action film.

Poster design
A classic late-’80s high-impact Japanese layout:

• The lead duo: MacLachlan and Nouri dominate the centre, both aiming guns directly at the viewer—instant “buddy-cop under pressure” energy.

• Action elements: A red Ferrari Mondial barrels forward in a night chase sequence beneath the title—one of the film’s most iconic motifs.

• Character grid: Six small portraits along the bottom hint at the alien’s rotating human hosts, reinforcing the film’s body-hopping premise.
  The English title THE HIDDEN appears in massive block lettering, with the Japanese katakana title ヒドゥン anchoring the lower section in bold type—pure 1987 design, incredibly displayable.

Festival accolade & Japanese copy
The gold line at the top references its Grand Prix win at the 16th Avoriaz International Fantastic Film Festival (1988), positioning it as a prestige genre title. The blue Japanese tagline essentially warns: “A death struggle between an FBI agent chasing an alien and an LAPD special task force—this film hates spoilers mid-viewing.” (A wonderfully blunt, very Japanese marketing flourish.)

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

It is over 38 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.