Azteca/Mexican Lobby Cards
Mexican Lobby Card: Blood and Black Lace
Blood and Black Lace (1964). Fashion models are killed with gusto. Wish I could speak to Sigmund Freud about Mario Bava's unconscious motivations on this one.
Mexican Lobby Card: The Monster Walks
What's interesting here for the Mexican lobby card of The Monster Walks (1932), aside from the giant drooling ape holding the provocatively dressed woman and being shot at by the short-sleeved guy, is how the original poster art isn't used here, but it looks like a local artist stepped in to spice up an otherwise dull movie. And perhaps steal a little influence from King Kong.
Mexican Lobby Card:
El Terrible Gigante De Las Nieves
Two things I like about this Mexican lobby card for El Terrible Gigante De Las Nieves (1963): the giant is so damn furry cute I want to cuddle him, and the requisite screaming woman motif is in full force. I'll toss in a third thing for good measure: the slick, simple illustration that looks deceptively commercial artish, but really zings you with its tableau. Personally, I think the terrible giant just wanted to warm his paws over the fire, but I'll let you make the call.
Mexican Lobby Card: First Man into Space
First Man into Space with Marshall Thompson, who also starred in It! The Terror From Beyond Space. This straightforward Mexican lobby card is colorful and provides enough information to interest the potential movie-goer.
Mexican Lobby Card: El Fistol Del Diablo
Note the noirish tone, even through the color, in this Mexican lobby card for the crime drama El Fistol Del Diablo (1961). The greenish-inked devilish mastermind creates a moody contrast to the other colors.
Mexican Lobby Card:
La Sombra Vengadora Contra La Mano Negra
Another dynamic Mexican lobby card, this one for La Sombra Vengadora Contra La Mano Negra (1956). The plunging knife, the determined look on the masked wrestler, and the shadowy man dressed in black holding the unconscious female victim promise thrills and chills; which is backed up by the movie scene.
Mexican Lobby Card: La Sombra Vengadora
More lucha libre action with La Sombra Vengadora (1956). This Mexican lobby card has a wonderful balance to its composition between the masked wrestler, the movie scene, and the three smaller illustrations that hint at intrigue, danger, and villains.
Mexican Lobby Card: The Black Pit of Dr. M
This Mexican lobby card for The Black Pit of Dr. M (1959) uses a visage in the upper left corner familiar to classic horror movie fans: the Phantom of the Opera. That caught my attention. Of course, the noose, the tombstones, and the effectively chilling font and colors caught my attention, too.
Mexican Lobby Card: Los Automatas De La Muerte
I don't know what I like more on this Mexican lobby card for Los Automatas De La Muerte, the inset movie scene or the illustration; both are powerful, yet simple, with their machismo.