Graham Humphreys

Humphreys's poster for The Evil Dead, which he designed when 20 years old, was commissioned for the British release of the film. Grahams's designs have been credited as being partly responsible for the film's success.[1]

Graham Humphreys is a British illustrator and visual artist best known for producing film posters. During the 1980s, Humphreys worked with Palace Pictures, producing publicity material for films including Dream Demon, Basket Case, The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, the Nightmare on Elm Street series, Phenomena and Santa Sangre.[2]

Humphreys has worked with The Creative Partnership since the 1990s and Tartan Films since the 2000s. He has been involved in films including Life is Sweet, Erik the Viking, From Dusk till Dawn, House of 1000 Corpses, and Party Monster. Other film work includes material for The Pervert's Guide to Cinema and Into the Dark.[2]

Humphreys's graphic design for print media includes work published in New Musical Express, Vogue, Esquire, FHM, QX, Arena, Loaded, Junior and F-1 Magazine.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Egan, Kate (2013). The Evil Dead. Columbia University Press. ISBN 9780231501781.
  2. 1 2 3 "About". Graham Humphreys Limited. Retrieved 8 February 2015.

Further reading

  • Branaghan, Sim; Chibnall, Steve (2006). British Film Posters: An Illustrated History. British Film Institute. pp. 219–221. ISBN 9781844572212.
  • Grove, Elliot (2012). Raindance Producers' Lab Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking. CRC Press. pp. 252–4. ISBN 9781136047060.



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