Reimagined movie poster
I wanted to capture the essence of the dark theme in Stephen King's Misery. I was inspired by Annie Wilkes' death scene when Paul Sheldon strikes her with the heavy typewriter—a moment that represents both violence and liberation.
If you notice on my design, I placed bloody fingerprints spelling out "MISERY" on the typewriter, accompanied by the chilling message "I'm your biggest fan." This detail connects directly to Annie's obsessive devotion and the horror that unfolds.
I made the typewriter the main character because it is Sheldon's voice that captivates Annie. The typewriter is both his creative tool and his prison—it's what draws Annie to him and what ultimately becomes his weapon.
It's deeply ironic that the typewriter saves Sheldon twice: first through his works that Annie obsesses over, and then literally through his capture when he uses it to fight back. This duality made it the perfect focal point for the poster.
I studied and read the novel to understand the psychological tension between captor and captive, ensuring every design choice reflected that relationship.
Role: Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Tools Used: Adobe Illustrator
Format: Movie Poster Redesign
Design Elements: Bloody Fingerprints, Typography, Symbolic Imagery
Key Theme: The typewriter as both weapon and voice
