Shriek of the Mutilated 

Robert Sammelin created this poster, "Shriek of the Mutilated," in the late 20th century, a period marked by the rise of exploitation cinema. The lurid imagery of the poster reflects the era's fascination with the grotesque. The visual language of the poster taps into deep-seated anxieties about the body, fear, and violence, themes often projected onto marginalized communities. The screaming woman and bound man might be seen as symbols of victimhood, reflecting cultural attitudes towards gender and power at the time. The sensational tagline, "Piece by piece, the bodies vanish...", suggests the disintegration of identity, and alludes to a broader societal unease about control. Sammelin's poster exists as both a reflection and a critique of societal norms and fears, inviting us to confront uncomfortable truths. It is a visual representation of cultural fears.