{"product_id":"shadow-tenebrae-シャドー-original-japanese-b1-theatrical-poster-1982-film-1983-japanese-first-release-rare-illustrated-b1-design-b1-size-c-72-8-103-cm","title":"“SHADOW \/ TENEBRAE \/ シャドー”, ORIGINAL JAPANESE B1 THEATRICAL POSTER — 1982 FILM \/ 1983 JAPANESE FIRST RELEASE, RARE ILLUSTRATED B1 DESIGN, B1 SIZE (c. 72.8 × 103 cm)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"939\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original Japanese \u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eB1 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for Dario Argento’s 1982 giallo \u003cem data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eTenebrae\u003c\/em\u003e, released in Japan under the title \u003cem data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eShadow \/ シャドー\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eProduced for the film’s original \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e1983 Japanese theatrical release\u003c\/strong\u003e, this large-format poster uses a striking illustrated composition rather than a conventional photographic still. A wide-eyed woman in a white lace nightdress fills the centre of the design, while the dark silhouette of a gloved killer and a gleaming straight razor emerge immediately behind her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eAcross the upper section, the large toxic-green Japanese title \u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eシャドー\u003c\/strong\u003e is set against a red field of stylised dripping blood. A diagonal red band cuts across the central figure, carrying the film’s Japanese campaign line. The combination of saturated colour, exaggerated expression and concealed violence gives the poster an unmistakable early-1980s giallo aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eThis is the large \u003cstrong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eJapanese B1 format\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring approximately 72.8 × 103 cm. The full-length illustrated B1 composition is\u003cstrong\u003e considerably less frequently encountered\u003c\/strong\u003e than the standard Japanese B2 and smaller chirashi material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003ecinema-used example\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eVery Good overall condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining a strong display appearance. It has surface and edge wear consistent with theatrical handling, together with an area of paper loss at the lower-right corner. These condition points have been fully taken into account when pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1lrmp69\" data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eFilm:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eTenebrae \/ Tenebre\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eJapanese title:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eShadow \/ シャドー\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eDirector and screenwriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dario Argento\u003cbr data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eCountry of poster origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eOriginal film year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003cbr data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003eJapanese theatrical release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 June 1983\u003cbr data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eJapanese distributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nippon Herald Film \/ 日本ヘラルド映画\u003cbr data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Japanese first-release theatrical poster\u003cbr data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1 — c. 72.8 × 103 cm \/ 28.7 × 40.6 in\u003cbr data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-sided, with an unprinted reverse\u003cbr data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfolded\u003cbr data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eVery Good overall — cinema-used, with edge wear, surface marks and lower-right corner paper loss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eRare large-format Japanese B1 campaign poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003eThe film was released in Japan as \u003cem data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003eShadow\u003c\/em\u003e, with Nippon Herald listed as distributor. The principal Japanese credits include Anthony Franciosa, Daria Nicolodi, John Saxon and Giuliano Gemma, with music credited to Simonetti, Pignatelli and Morante. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4bjxrc\" data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eIllustration and Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003eThe poster is built around a dramatic illustrated image of a frightened woman facing the viewer. Her pale complexion, glassy eyes, red lips and nightdress contrast sharply with the almost completely black figure standing behind her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3831\"\u003eOnly the killer’s gloved hands, raised collar and straight razor are clearly illuminated. This creates an effective visual interpretation of the Japanese title \u003cem data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3750\"\u003eShadow\u003c\/em\u003e: the threat is present, but remains largely concealed behind the central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003eThe upper portion is dominated by oversized green katakana lettering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3912\"\u003eシャドー\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3925\"\u003e“Shadow”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"4127\"\u003eThe title has a heavy black drop shadow and sits above a curtain-like band of red blood. Several drips extend down into the main illustration, directing the eye towards the woman and the hidden razor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4192\"\u003eA red diagonal strip runs across the composition with the line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4220\"\u003eクライマックスで、あなたも一緒に叫んでいる。\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4223\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003e“At the climax, you too will be screaming.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4306\"\u003eThe upper-right campaign copy reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4345\"\u003e「恐怖の魔術師」D・アルジェントは、ついに「サスペリア」を超えた！\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4348\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003e“The ‘Magician of Terror,’ Dario Argento, has finally surpassed Suspiria!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4588\"\u003eThe English title \u003cstrong data-start=\"4444\" data-end=\"4454\"\u003eSHADOW\u003c\/strong\u003e and principal credits are printed vertically along the lower-right section, together with the original Nippon Herald and Eirin marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nptsnl\" data-start=\"4590\" data-end=\"4611\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eRare B1 Format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4613\" data-end=\"4723\"\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4647\"\u003e72.8 × 103 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this poster has twice the surface area of the standard Japanese B2 format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4990\"\u003eThe additional scale allows the full illustrated figure, dripping-blood typography and diagonal campaign text to occupy the composition without appearing crowded. The result has a substantially different impact from the smaller Japanese poster and handbill formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4992\" data-end=\"5170\"\u003eThis is an original specialist cinema-display sheet rather than a later decorative or commercial print. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lu9js\" data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5195\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5269\"\u003eVery Good overall cinema-used condition, with strong display appeal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5271\" data-end=\"5530\"\u003eThe poster remains complete apart from the localised lower-right corner loss and presents very well when viewed normally. The central illustration, woman’s face, killer, razor, principal title and campaign text remain clear and unaffected by any major damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5532\" data-end=\"5733\"\u003eThe colours remain strong, particularly the green title, red blood and diagonal red strip. The darker printed areas retain good depth, and the overall image remains visually effective at full B1 scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6860\" data-end=\"7075\"\u003eThe missing corner and cumulative edge wear prevent an Excellent + assessment. Nevertheless, the main illustrated image remains strong and the poster \u003cstrong data-start=\"7021\" data-end=\"7074\"\u003epresents very well overall in Very Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7077\" data-end=\"7155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7077\" data-end=\"7155\"\u003eAll visible wear and paper loss have been taken into account when pricing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7157\" data-end=\"7207\"\u003eThis is the exact poster shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1al2zg9\" data-start=\"7209\" data-end=\"7238\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAuthenticity Statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7240\" data-end=\"7399\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"7251\" data-end=\"7293\"\u003eoriginal Japanese B1 theatrical poster\u003c\/strong\u003e produced for the first Japanese release of Dario Argento’s \u003cem data-start=\"7353\" data-end=\"7363\"\u003eTenebrae\u003c\/em\u003e, issued locally as \u003cem data-start=\"7383\" data-end=\"7398\"\u003eShadow \/ シャドー\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7401\" data-end=\"7708\"\u003eIt is \u003cstrong data-start=\"7407\" data-end=\"7494\"\u003enot a modern reproduction, later commercial print or contemporary decorative poster\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7710\" data-end=\"7967\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAn uncommon original Japanese horror poster in the substantial \u003cstrong data-start=\"7773\" data-end=\"7786\"\u003eB1 format\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguished by its full-length illustrated design, dripping-blood title treatment and strong Giallo imagery, offered in accurately described \u003cstrong data-start=\"7931\" data-end=\"7966\"\u003eVery Good cinema-used condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57089231683962,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/man-looking-at-an-art-gallery-wall_99.jpg?v=1784515804","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/shadow-tenebrae-%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a3%e3%83%89%e3%83%bc-original-japanese-b1-theatrical-poster-1982-film-1983-japanese-first-release-rare-illustrated-b1-design-b1-size-c-72-8-103-cm","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}