Hero Complex Gallery has released a great print for Tim Burton’s classic 1996 sci-fi comedy Mars Attacks! The poster art was created by Benedict Woodhead, and I’m a fan of what he created! Mars Attacks! was such an incredibly fun and unique film and as a fan this is a poster I’d love to add to my collection.
The movie is a satirical homage to 1950s B-movies and pulp science fiction, and it had an impressive all-star ensemble cast.
The story revolves around the invasion of Earth by Martians who arrive in flying saucers. The Martians initially appear friendly, but they quickly reveal their true intention to annihilate humanity. As they unleash their destructive power, chaos ensues, and various characters find themselves caught in the middle of the intergalactic conflict.
The ensemble cast includes Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Pierce Brosnan, Annette Bening, Danny DeVito, Sarah Jessica Parker, and many others, each portraying different characters whose stories intertwine as the invasion unfolds. Nicholson plays both the U.S. President and a Las Vegas hotel owner, providing a dual performance that adds to the film’s comedic elements.
“Mars Attacks!” pays homage to classic alien invasion films while simultaneously parodying their conventions. It takes a humorous approach to the genre, subverting expectations and offering a satirical commentary on society, politics, and human nature.
The poster comes in a limited edition of 85 prints and the 24×36 size print will run you $65.
