Every decade of film in Hollywood marks a different moment in time and culture. From box office hits to hidden gems, every flick that reaches its audiences has new filming techniques, upcoming actors, or mesmerizing story-lines. The '70s is certainly no exception, and there are many iconic movies to love.
Of course, movie posters are what fans keep and put on their walls or use as their screensaver. Plus, this interesting decade is full with bold, colorful, and intriguing posters that lured movie lovers to the theater. So, it's time for a throwback to the '70s, and to celebrate 10 iconic most posters from this decade.
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971)
This family classic has certainly withstood time. Though the '70s is known for being an incredible decade for iconic and memorable movies with a dark mature slant, this adaptation of Roald Dahl's famous children's book is notably one of the more lighthearted examples of its time and on the list.
With Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, this movie will probably never stop being a popular family choice. Of course, this was helped by the movie's uniquely colorful imagery, as exemplified on its poster.
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
This crime drama by Stanley Kubrick will likely never be forgotten by anyone's who has watched it. Of course, neither will this movie poster. A Clockwork Orange is definitely not for the faint of heart, but it certainly deserves its four Oscar nominations and lots of retrospective analysis.
For sci-fi and crime lovers, this eye-catching and aptly sinister movie poster will likely be a favorite, and it's certainly a staple when it comes to Hollywood in the '70s.
Superman (1978)
Superhero flicks have been dominating Hollywood since the 2000's and even more so thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but real fans will never forget the earlier flicks of DC's most famous superheroes: Batman and Superman.
This simple but instantly iconic poster for Superman's big screen adventure was definitely a young boy's favorite back in this decade. This was the time when Christopher Reeve was Superman, and his adventure received three Oscar nominations. Fans can't forget about Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando, and Margot Kidder, either. Without Superman, superhero movies as we know them today would be radically different.
The Godfather (1972)
It's hard to talk about film in general, let alone just this decade, without including this classic and iconic flick, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.
Not only has this Oscar-winning flick withstood time, it's probably the most quotable and memorable movie out there - and that certainly includes its poster. Marlon Brando as the titular Godfather will always be an infamous image.
Halloween (1978)
There has to be at least one horror flick included on this list, and it's no secret that this '70s thriller was a huge inspiration to the entire genre. Directed by John Carpenter, Michael Myers became an infamous character who would go on to inspire countless imitator and, arguably, create the slasher horror subgenre.
For movie lovers, and especially fans of horror, this movie poster is probably the first that would be hung up on a wall. It doesn't get more memorable than this one!
Grease (1978)
While this wasn't the most critically-acclaimed flick of its decade, Grease has definitely become one of the most memorable movies in terms of romances and musicals ever made.
With John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, this poster was likely a common sight in the rooms of young women everywhere in the '70s. This memorable musical has a movie poster that everyone knows and loves.
Jaws (1975)
Steven Spielberg hit the big screen in a way that no one thought was ever possible. This box-office hit won three Oscars, and is certainly a thriller that will forever be timeless and loved by movie buffs.
Of course, the movie poster is what brings every fan back to the '70s, or at least gives them nostalgia to the first time they saw this big shark on the big screen.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
This movie poster might just be the most unique on the list, and that's certainly one of the reasons it has become so iconic and memorable. With Tim Curry and Susan Sarandan, this cult classic is a comedy musical like no other.
When it comes to this pivotal decade, it's hard not to include this unique flick. It has certainly withstood time - and so has its appropriately outlandish poster!
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
The Star Wars franchise might just have the most iconic movie posters ever made, and they are probably also the most popular when it comes to displaying posters in one's home or at a cinema.
Every trilogy in this franchise has left a huge legacy that goes way beyond the big screen but arguably, the very first Star Wars left the biggest impact of them all. The original flick stormed the '70s, and it would be impossible to make a list about iconic and memorable posters without including this one - with Darth Vader and all.
Taxi Driver (1976)
Martin Scorsese is quite possible one of the hugest directors in Hollywood, and he certainly made waves during the '70s, especially when he cast the upcoming and famous Robert De Niro.
His famous crime drama, Taxi Driver, was nominated for four Oscars, and is definitely still a fan favorite. This simplistic movie poster is enough to give every lover of this movie goosebumps, and it's certainly cool and incredible enough to keep a copy for oneself.