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Remembering Eraserhead, and 20 More of the Best Movie Posters Ever
Austin Collings , October 24th, 2008 14:30

With the long-awaited release of David Lynch's masterpiece Eraserhead on DVD region 2, Austin Collings misses the enigma of the original as opitomised in its iconic poster. Plus, The Quietus collects the other 20 most enticing posters of all time.

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16. Thief

Fronted by this dynamic and explosive poster, before Heat, this little seen Michael Mann-directed crime piece from 1981, featuring a thrilling Tangerine Dream soundtrack and a typically stoic performance from the great James Caan, was his best work.