REST STOP Movie Poster – Authentic Ghana Hand-Painted Art (58"x41")
This stunning REST STOP movie poster is an authentic piece of African art, painted on canvas using oil paints in Ghana, West Africa. Known for their unique cultural significance, these hand-painted posters are highly collectible and showcase the artistic freedom of the painters who often added creative scenes to the films.
Details:
Film: REST STOP
Genre: Horror
Poster: Hand-painted in Ghana for NAME Video Club
Size: 58" x 41" (147 cm x 104 cm)
Condition:
This poster is in good condition but has some wear and tear, including spots where the paint is peeling due to its usage and age. Please refer to the photos for a detailed view of the condition.
This hand-painted movie poster for "Rest Stop" captures the haunting intensity of the 2006 horror film. Bold colors and exaggerated elements bring to life the tension and fear embodied in the movie. Painted by a skilled Ghanaian artist, this poster presents a chilling depiction of the film’s menacing truck driver and isolated desert setting, adding to its emotional impact. This art form, native to Ghana, ensures each poster is a one-of-a-kind representation.
Cultural and Artistic Significance
Ghanaian hand-painted movie posters are a unique form of cultural expression, originally created to promote mobile cinemas during the 1980s. These posters were painted on recycled flour sacks by local artists and showcased a distinctive style, often incorporating creative liberties to make the films more appealing. Over time, these posters became collectible art pieces, celebrated for their bold, expressive designs. Today, they symbolize a vibrant chapter in Ghana’s cinematic history, where artists used their imagination to translate film narratives into captivating visual representations. As the mobile cinema business waned, these posters became even rarer, adding to their value as both cultural and artistic artifacts.
Film Information
"Rest Stop" (2006)
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Director: John Shiban
Cast: Jaimie Alexander, Joey Mendicino, Deanna Russo, Joey Lawrence
Plot: The film follows Nicole Carrow, a young woman who embarks on a road trip to California with her boyfriend, Jess. When they stop at an isolated rest stop, Jess mysteriously vanishes, leaving Nicole to face a sadistic truck driver who begins to torment her. Trapped in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, Nicole must survive the night while unraveling eerie supernatural elements that make her ordeal even more terrifying.
"Rest Stop," released in 2006, was the first film produced under Warner Studios' "Raw Feed" horror label. Written and directed by John Shiban, the film combines traditional slasher elements with psychological horror, following a young woman battling an unseen tormentor. Its lead character, Nicole, played by Jaimie Alexander, faces an increasingly horrific series of events after her boyfriend, Jess (Joey Mendicino), is abducted at an abandoned rest stop. Supernatural undertones intensify as Nicole struggles to uncover the truth behind the truck driver’s terror. The film's gritty, claustrophobic atmosphere and suspenseful pacing have made it a notable entry in early 2000s horror cinema.
