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IT LIVES BY NIGHT (THE BAT PEOPLE) 1974 - Paper Movie Poster

IT LIVES BY NIGHT (THE BAT PEOPLE) 1974 - Paper Movie Poster

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IT LIVES BY NIGHT (THE BAT PEOPLE) 1974 - Paper Movie Poster

Design Overview

The poster for "It Lives By Night" (a.k.a. "The Bat People") plunges viewers into the heart of 1970s creature feature horror. The design uses stark visuals to convey the film's premise of a man's terrifying transformation into a bat-like monster. It relies on a combination of illustrative elements, evocative typography, and a dramatic color palette to capture the suspense and dread of the story.

Visual Elements & Symbolism

The central imagery likely presents the titular creature, a horrifying amalgamation of human and bat features. This visual directly embodies the film's core theme of metamorphosis and the blurring of human and animal boundaries. The creature's portrayal, whether fully formed or in a state of partial transformation, is crucial to establishing the film's horror aesthetic. Dark, shadowy figures may be included, emphasizing the presence of night and the horrors lurking within. The bat is a symbol of darkness, the night and evil.

The background utilizes a color palette of intense contrasts, likely employing dark blues, blacks, and deep reds. These tones amplify the sense of fear and the unknown. Shadows play a vital role in the design, perhaps with the creature or silhouette of the creature dominating the foreground while a city skyline in the background is darkened and distorted, thus highlighting the creature's growing influence.

Typography & Text

The title "IT LIVES BY NIGHT" is prominently displayed, using a font that is designed to capture the attention of potential viewers. Its visual style reinforces the film’s genre, possibly leaning towards a slightly distorted or uneven style to emphasize the unsettling nature of the subject matter. The lettering may be highlighted or given a ghostly outline to appear more threatening.

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Premium matte paper posters printed on museum-grade archival stock (175 g/m²). Designed for indoor display, these prints deliver precise color, fine detail and long-term stability — allow a small production tolerance of ±1/16".

These posters are printed on archival museum-grade paper that feels substantial in the hand and holds ink very well. At 175 g/m² the sheet is heavy enough to lie flat in a frame but still easy to handle when framing or mounting.

We print with pigmented, archival inks that emphasize tonal range and protect against quick fading. The matte surface soaks up light rather than reflecting it, which helps textures and subtle color shifts read naturally under indoor lighting.

  • Paper: museum-grade archival matte, 175 g/m² — sturdy, low-reflection surface for artwork fidelity.
  • Inks: pigmented archival inks for accurate, long-lasting color reproduction.
  • Finish: matte — reduces glare and keeps detail visible under common indoor lights.
  • Use: intended for indoor display only; avoid prolonged direct sunlight and damp areas.
  • Tolerance: small production variance (typically ±1/16") is normal; framers account for this routinely.

These posters work well in living rooms, bedrooms, studies and office spaces — anywhere you want printed art that reads clearly without distracting reflections. The matte surface is especially useful beneath spotlights or ceiling fixtures.

  1. Pick a spot: choose a wall away from long periods of direct sun and high humidity to keep pigments stable.
  2. Frame or mount: the paper’s weight pairs nicely with common frames and matting; if using a mat, leave a small gap to account for the ±1/16" tolerance.
  3. Arrangement tip: for groupings, place larger pieces at eye level and allow 4–6" between frames to avoid visual clutter.

Practical note: if you plan to float the print in a frame, check the frame rabbet size against the print dimensions and allow for the small manufacturing variance.

Keep prints looking fresh with light, occasional care. Dust with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. If a mark needs attention, dab very lightly with a barely damp cloth and dry immediately — do not rub hard.

Avoid ammonia-based cleaners and abrasive pads; they can harm paper and inks. For long-term preservation, consider framing behind glass or acrylic and keeping the piece out of humid rooms.

Posters are offered in multiple standard sizes. Listed dimensions refer to the print area (width × height). Because of the production and cutting process, expect a small variance — typically within ±1/16".

If matching multiple prints or ordering custom framing, measure the final framed dimensions and allow a small margin for this manufacturing tolerance to ensure a good fit.