This is a beautiful, oil-painted canvas poster created in Ghana, West Africa.
Details for This Film and Poster:
Film: Rest Stop Don't Look Back
Genre: Horror
Poster: Hand Painted in Ghana by PAPAWARSTI for ZAAP Video Club
Size: 63" x 43" (160 cm x 109 cm)
Condition: In good condition, with few damages, some repairs, and signs of wear in the artwork due to usage. Please see photos.
This is not a print! It is a real oil painting!
A real piece of Authentic African art!
This hand-painted movie poster for "Rest Stop Don't Look Back" vividly captures the chilling and suspenseful essence of the 2008 horror sequel. Painted on recycled flour sacks, the poster features striking and dramatic imagery, utilizing bold colors and dynamic scenes to depict the film’s most terrifying moments. The physical condition of the poster, including minor wear and tear, underscores its authenticity and historical value.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a vibrant form of African art that emerged out of necessity to advertise mobile cinemas in Ghana. Local artists use recycled flour sacks as canvases, painting with oil-based colors to create large, eye-catching posters. These posters are not only advertisements but also unique art pieces, each reflecting the artist's vision and creativity.
The tradition began in the 1980s with the introduction of video technology in Ghana. Mobile cinema operators traveled from village to village, showing films in various makeshift venues. To draw crowds, they needed compelling promotional material, giving rise to this unique art form. Despite the decline of mobile cinemas in the 1990s due to the spread of television, these posters remain highly collectible and are celebrated for their artistic and cultural significance.
Film Information
"Rest Stop: Don’t Look Back" (2008)
Genre: Horror
Director: Shawn Papazian
Cast: Richard Tillman, Jessie Ward, Graham Norris, Joey Mendicino
Plot: "Rest Stop" continues the horrifying story of the first film, following the brother of a missing person who, along with his girlfriend and a friend, sets out to find her. They encounter the same sinister figure at a remote rest stop, leading to a series of terrifying and deadly events.
"Rest Stop: Don’t Look Back" is the sequel to the 2006 horror film "Rest Stop." Directed by Shawn Papazian, this installment deepens the mystery and horror established in the first film. The movie continues to deliver intense psychological terror and gruesome visuals, maintaining the franchise's reputation for shocking horror. For more detailed information on "Rest Stop Don't Look Back", visit its Wikipedia page, read reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, or explore ratings and user discussions on IMDb.
