''10 to Midnight'', 1983 - art by Enrique Mataix #10
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Title
''10 to Midnight'', 1983 - art by Enrique Mataix #10
Artist
Movie World Posters
Medium
Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
Description
A vintage movie poster from Spain of ''10 to Midnight'', a 1983 American crime thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Charles Bronson in the lead role. The film is known for its gritty portrayal of crime and vigilantism and is often categorized as a neo-noir thriller.
Plot:
The movie's plot revolves around a series of brutal murders committed by a deranged serial killer in Los Angeles. Charles Bronson plays the role of Detective Leo Kessler, a dedicated and relentless police detective determined to catch the killer.
The killer, portrayed by Gene Davis, targets young women, committing his crimes between 10 PM and midnight. His modus operandi involves stripping his victims naked and stabbing them repeatedly, leaving behind a gruesome crime scene. As the body count rises, the pressure mounts on Detective Kessler and his partner, Detective Paul McAnn (played by Andrew Stevens), to solve the case.
One of the key elements of the film is the tension between Kessler and the legal system. Frustrated by the limitations of the law, Kessler becomes increasingly obsessed with catching the killer, resorting to unorthodox and questionable methods in his pursuit of justice. This obsession puts him at odds with his superiors and the legal system, leading to a moral dilemma at the heart of the story.
As the film progresses, Kessler's determination to apprehend the killer intensifies, and the cat-and-mouse game between the detective and the murderer becomes more intense. The film explores themes of vigilantism, justice, and the moral complexities of law enforcement.
"10 to Midnight" is known for its dark and gritty atmosphere, intense action sequences, and Charles Bronson's portrayal of a morally conflicted and relentless cop. It combines elements of the police procedural and thriller genres, making it a notable entry in the crime cinema of the 1980s.
About the artist:
Enrique Mataix was a Spanish film poster artist from Madrid who painted and designed posters for five decades, between 1939 to 1988.
Mataix's movie posters are perfect arrangements. Their design shows great originality in the composition, creating connections between images, frames, and titles. Characters often blend together or adapt to the scene, taking on different postures, settings, and sizes. They express a very dynamic patchwork effect. However, Mataix never loses the thread in this animated flow. Everything is graphically connected, held together by a masterful coherence.
Search "Mataix" to see more of his work.
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January 29th, 2022
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