The Tingler (1959) - Original Horror Movie Poster

Description: The Tingler (1959) - Original Horror Movie Poster - Vincent Price in PERCEPTO! A Rare Vintage Collectible Commemorating An Even Rarer Revolutionary Disused Motion Picture Technology! If it is your perception that movies just don't tingle like they used to, perhaps the reason is that they are not being properly presented in PERCEPTO! (I think the exclamation is part of the proper name.) This proprietary cinematic technology, designed specifically for THE TINGLER by the great exploitation showman William Castle (also known as the guy outside the phone booth in ROSEMARY'S BABY) added a whole new dimension (of fright!) to the movie experience. As you will see from the GUARANTEE, in the course of the film The Tingler itself will get loose in the theater and terrify you by tingling your rear end from under your seat! Theaters equipped with PERCEPTO! (this was way before THX certification) had to install vibrating buzzers in their upholstery, with the emphasis on the front row so everybody in the auditorium could see The Tingler's victims jump, twitch and squirm. (For an unparalleled exploration of this and other William Castle gimmicks, be sure to read the chapter on Showmanship! in John Waters' priceless book, SHOCK VALUE. You Have Been Warned.) THE TINGLER employs (deploys?) probably the most famous of Castle's sensational revolutionary technological breakthroughs (I have posters for others for sale right now on ebay), and this vintage one-sheet tells you exactly what to expect. Well, more or less -- because the unexpected is sometimes marginally scarier. The story involves a centipede-like creepy-crawler that thrives on fear, so it tries to worm its way into the bodies of those who succumb to fright. Or something like that. Castle himself addresses the audience, in homage to Carl Laemmle's famous introduction to FRANKENSTEIN: "I am William Castle, the director of the motion picture you are about to see. I feel obligated to warn you that some of the sensations -- some of the physical reactions which the actors on the screen will feel -- will also be experienced, for the first time in motion picture history, by certain members of this audience. I say 'certain members' because some people are more sensitive to these mysterious electronic impulses than others. These unfortunate, sensitive people will at times feel a strange, tingling sensation; other people will feel it less strongly. But don't be alarmed—you can protect yourself. At any time you are conscious of a tingling sensation, you may obtain immediate relief by screaming. Don't be embarrassed about opening your mouth and letting rip with all you've got, because the person in the seat right next to you will probably be screaming too. And remember this—a scream at the right time may save your life." Do not let The Tingler make you a slave to your own fear! Press the Buy Now button and scream for your life! Proudly and defiantly display this poster wherever you prefer to sit. (Not recommended for use with electric vibrating Barcaloungers or La-Z-Boy recliners. E-commerce is the only thing that will keep the frightful Tingler at bay! WARNING: A Further Note On Advanced Motion Picture Technologies: PERCEPTO! cannot be streamed. You wont find it on NetFlix or Max or even the Criterion Channel. Sling does not have the bandwidth to offer it. Nor can it be contained on little palm-sized silver laser discs. It is not "digital" in any way (except insofar as probing fingers can thought of as "digits") nor does it involve computer graphics or even classic matte paintings. No, PERCEPTO! requires an actual movie theater and a real, ticket-buying audience! You must be present in the flesh! * * * * * Recapture the lost magic of Big Screen Motion Pictures with a genuine movie theater one-sheet - in PERCEPTO! In the Before Times, movies were social and cultural events, larger-than-life communal experiences presented in special places in the dark. Miss that? Turn any room into a movie theater lobby with a regulation-sized poster (usually 27 x 41 inches), direct from my old theater to yours... Every piece is a genuine, collectible slice of film history -- 100-percent exhibitor certified! Accept no substitutes! FREE USPS DOMESTIC SHIPPING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. There are so many hidden expenses -- from postage, handling and proper packing materials to various ebay seller fees -- and as a long-time ebay buyer I generally just want to know exactly how much somebody is asking for something (plus your local taxes, of course). So, as a new seller, I'm trying to price my items to include all other associated costs within my control so it's easy for YOU, the buyer, to see your actual cost. Please keep that in mind when considering the total price and the collectibility of the item. Details below. ABOUT THE POSTERS AND THE GEEZER SELLING THEM: I'm an old movie theater booker and proprietor (among other things), with a lifelong penchant for collecting (movie posters, LPs and CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, vintage audio equipment, tiki mugs...). The one-sheets I'm selling are ORIGINAL, HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE posters from my personal collection, unless otherwise specified -- actual theatrical one-sheets (27 x 40-41 inches, depending on the date they were produced), supplied to American exhibitors for many decades exclusively by National Screen Service (NSS). I wish you could see them Actual Size, because their visual impact is more striking than ever now that most people watch movies at home on flat-screen TVs that are only slightly larger (or smaller) than these lobby posters. These are the real things, NOT REPRODUCTIONS. You can verify their authenticity by looking at the NSS number and release date in the lower right corner. Most one-sheets were NSS folded (that's the way they stored and shipped them), but I've kept these flat or rolled for the last 40-50+ years, since most of them are from the 1970s and 1980s. They've spent a lot of time under my bed, safely sealed in storage containers. Many of them were actually used in movie theater lobbies and display cases, which accounts for some frayed edges, crinkles, pinholes, tears, or tape (on the back) -- which don't affect the image printed on the poster itself. These were hard-working one sheets and they have developed "character" over the decades! Please CHECK THE PHOTOS because these are the actual posters you will receive. I've tried to add close-ups of relevant details and/or any minor blemishes. The photos were taken in natural daylight and the only picture "adjustments" were to brightness, sharpness and contrast to make them as accurate as possible. I placed them on a cardboard flat resting on a white bedsheet and in some cases used quarters for scale -- and to hold down the edges for the photo. I'm a new seller, but I've been buying on ebay since the 1990s, so I figured it was time I returned the favor. PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING. All one-sheets will be shipped rolled in sturdy 2- or 3-inch by 30-inch cardboard mailing tubes designed for that very purpose (unless, as noted, there's some good reason not to). US SHIPPING ONLY via USPS PRIORITY MAIL or USPS GROUND ADVANTAGE (usually 2-5 business days) with tracking and insurance. Thank You and Please Enjoy the Feature Presentation!

Price: 300 USD

Location: Seattle, Washington

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