A Nightmare on Elm Street - Authentic Ghanaian Movie Poster
Discover a piece of African cinematic history with this authentic hand-painted movie poster from Ghana, West Africa. Created by the renowned artist D.A Armahsco for FIRST PAGE Video Club, this poster represents a unique art form developed in the vibrant film culture of 1980s Ghana.
Film: A Nightmare on Elm Street - Horror Genre
Size: 53" x 40" (135 cm x 101 cm)
Condition: This original piece shows signs of its adventurous life, including small holes, paint chipping, and general wear. Each imperfection highlights its authenticity and historical value. See photos for more details.
This hand-painted movie poster from Ghana vividly portrays the horror of "A Nightmare on Elm Street," capturing the terrifying essence of Freddy Krueger. The artwork, rendered on recycled flour sacks, features bold, dramatic colors and intense scenes that resonate with the movie's chilling theme.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a unique form of African art, developed in the 1980s when local artists began painting on recycled flour sacks to advertise films shown by mobile cinemas across Ghana. These posters are not only promotional materials but also pieces of art that represent a vibrant period in West African cinema culture. Each poster is unique, often reinterpreting the film in a way that includes scenes not necessarily in the movie, reflecting the artist's personal vision and creativity.
Film Information
Title: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
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Director: Wes Craven
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Cast: Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger
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Plot: The plot centers around a group of teenagers, particularly Nancy Thompson, who are terrorized in their dreams by Freddy Krueger, a vengeful ghost of a child murderer. If they die in the dream, they die in reality. Nancy must uncover the secret that her parents have been hiding in order to stop Freddy.
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