Original 1981 - Dragonslayer - UK Quad Poster

DRAGONSLAYER (1981) Original UK Quad Cinema Poster One of the Greatest Fantasy Adventure Posters of the 1980s An absolutely stunning original 1981 UK Quad for the dark fantasy classic Dragonslayer, widely regarded as one of the finest fantasy film posters of its era. Bursting with epic hand-painted artwork, this spectacular quad captures the full power and terror of the legendary dragon Vermithrax Pejorative — one of cinema’s most iconic fantasy creatures. 🎬 Film Details Title: Dragonslayer Year: 1981 Director: Matthew Robbins Starring: Peter MacNicol, Ralph Richardson, Caitlin Clarke Studios: Paramount Pictures / Walt Disney Productions Released at the height of the fantasy boom that followed Star Wars and Excalibur, Dragonslayer became a cult classic celebrated for its groundbreaking visual effects, darker tone and astonishing creature design. 🔥 Poster Highlights Original 1981 UK theatrical release quad Incredible painted fantasy artwork featuring the fearsome dragon Vermithrax Explosive fire-and-sorcery battle scene Rich atmospheric blues, fiery oranges and deep blacks Classic hand-painted fantasy cinema design at its absolute peak Highly sought after by: fantasy film collectors Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts 1980s cult cinema fans dragon artwork collectors 🐉 Cult Fantasy Status Dragonslayer is now considered one of the great dark fantasy films of the 1980s, praised for: its mature and gritty medieval atmosphere revolutionary ILM visual effects unforgettable dragon animation and beautifully bleak world-building. The dragon Vermithrax remains one of the most respected creature creations in fantasy cinema history. 🖼️ Design Appeal This is pure golden-age fantasy poster art: dramatic painted illustration towering monster imagery heroic warrior combat scene mystical landscapes and lightning-filled skies A truly cinematic piece that looks phenomenal displayed large-format. 📌 Poster Details Year: 1981 Country: United Kingdom Format: Original UK Quad Size: Approx. 30 x 40 inches Condition: Folded as originally issued with light age and handling wear consistent with authentic theatrical use. Single Sided and listed in Very Fine Condition with a minor repair to a small tear. A scarce and visually breathtaking original UK quad from one of the defining fantasy adventure films of the 1980s.