“The Vampire Doll” (血を吸う人形), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1970, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) P140

This is an original Japanese B2 movie poster printed in 1970 for Toho’s gothic horror classic The Vampire Doll (血を吸う人形), directed by Michio Yamamoto. The first film in Yamamoto’s celebrated “Bloodthirsty” trilogy, it is one of the defining titles of Shōwa-era Japanese vampire cinema—a moody, atmospheric blend of mystery, romance, and supernatural dread.

Film background
Released in 1970, The Vampire Doll follows a young man drawn to an isolated mansion after the apparent death of his fiancée—only to discover a web of secrets, grief, and vampiric terror lurking in the countryside. Yamamoto’s approach is notable for its European-flavoured gothic tone, elegant pacing, and emphasis on atmosphere over gore—making the film a cult favourite among collectors of Japanese horror and Toho genre cinema.

Poster design
A spectacular, painterly Japanese composition drenched in Shōwa-era gothic drama. Against a storm-lashed night sky—complete with lightning, a glowing moon, and a looming mansion—the poster layers haunting imagery: a calm, luminous female portrait in the foreground, the sinister red-haired figure behind, and spectral elements that suggest resurrection and curse. The title typography is pure impact: the enormous blood-red 血を吸う人形 (“The Vampire Doll”) slashes across the bottom, while the smaller header 幽霊屋敷の恐怖 (“Terror of a haunted mansion”) amplifies the film’s classic haunted-house hook. Even among Toho horror posters, this is an exceptionally beautiful and displayable design—equal parts elegance and menace.

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

It is over 55 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.