Creative Brief

Check out these stunning alternate posters for Ben Wheatley’s Rebecca

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Stylised portraits of two figures, one male with a stern expression, the other female with a pensive gaze. The faces are rendered in bold colours and abstract shapes, creating a striking, graphic composition.
Stylised portraits of two figures, one male with a stern expression, the other female with a pensive gaze. The faces are rendered in bold colours and abstract shapes, creating a striking, graphic composition.
The results of our creative brief, inspired by Daphne du Maurier iconic source novel, are in...

To mark the release of Ben Wheatley’s Rebecca, based on Daphne du Maurier’s classic Gothic novel of the same name, we asked our readers to create an original poster inspired by the source material and featuring one or both of the new cast members, Lily James and Armie Hammer.

Selecting the winners wasn’t easy, such was the high standard – but we’re delighted to share the results below along with a gallery of all the entries we received. Thanks to everyone who took part!

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By Lizzie Downes:

Movie poster for "Rebecca" featuring two stylised portraits of the lead actors against a stormy seascape background.

By Trea Renaut-Buttle:

Illustration of two faces in profile with contrasting colours and patterns, one dark and one light, forming a book cover design for "Rebecca" by Lily James and Armie Hammer.

By John Scarratt:

Dark and moody portrait of two people, with strong red and black contrasting colours.
Vintage film poster for the movie "Rebecca", featuring a man and woman in formal attire embracing against a bright red background with yellow text.
Illustration depicting a profile silhouette of a person wearing a red hat, against a grey and blue background. The names "Lily", "James", "Armie Hammer", "Kristen Scott Thomas", and "Rebecca" are displayed in a textured, artistic style.
Retro-style book cover with bold yellow title "Rebecca" and close-up portrait of two people in an embrace.
Illustration depicting a woman's face with abstract, colourful patterns and shapes overlaid, creating a vibrant, dynamic composition.
Greyscale illustration of a woman with blonde hair and a pensive expression, set against a bold red background with the word "REBECCA" in large text.
Stylised illustration showing a woman with blonde hair, wearing a green jumper, sitting in a room with geometric green shapes and patterns. Title text "REBECCA" in red.
Monochrome image composed of text characters depicting two faces, likely of a literary character named Rebecca.
Book cover featuring a woman's face with a dramatic expression, set against a gloomy, moody background with trees and buildings.
Illustrated portrait of a woman with stylised yellow and orange hair against a backdrop of a rural landscape.
Title text "REBECCA" in large red letters. Stylised illustration of a woman's face with flowing hair against a bright yellow background. Text "21 OCT NETFLIX" and cast names below.
Vintage-style poster with text "Rebecca, 20th October" and illustration of a woman's face in a circular frame, surrounded by geometric patterns and a building in the background.
Close-up of a woman's face on a book cover titled "REBECCA".
Bold red title "REBECCA" surrounded by large red flowers. A portrait of a woman with long blonde hair in the centre, surrounded by the red flowers.
Pale green background with title 'REBECCA' in large red text. List of actors' names below, including Lily James, Armie Hammer, and Kristen Scott Thomas, in cream text.
Illustration of a man and woman in 1940s-style clothing, with the word "REBECCA" above them and a sailboat in the background.
Black and white image showing two figures, a man and woman, standing together in front of a window with a patterned border. The figures are shown in a classic, timeless style.
Silhouetted figure against colourful abstract background with rainbow-like stripes.
Retro movie poster featuring 2 women, one in the foreground with light hair and a pink dress, the other in the background with dark hair and a sinister expression.
Illustration of a woman's profile with flowing yellow hair and pink flowers, against a yellow background with the name "Rebecca" written in red.
A stylised illustration depicting a woman in a blue beret standing before a cityscape at dusk. The background features vibrant red and blue colours, and the woman is positioned in the foreground, partially obscured by a shadowy figure.
Illustration of two people's faces, one woman and one man, with text "REBECCA" and names below.
Image shows a side profile of a young woman with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a white headpiece against a vibrant red background. The text "REBECCA" is prominently displayed in large lettering at the top of the image.
Illustrated cover for the film "Rebecca" featuring the names Armie Hammer, Lily James, and Kristin Scott Thomas in a stylized design.
Illustrated couple in casual clothing, standing close together and interacting, with artistic text and splashes of ink.
Painting of a couple embracing against a night sky with a full moon. Text includes "Rebecca" and credits for the novel's author and Netflix adaptation.
Bold, vibrant film poster with contrasting colours of red, green, and yellow. Silhouetted figures in the foreground, with the film title "REBECCA" prominently displayed.
Stylised illustration depicting a close-up of a serious-looking woman with blonde hair and detailed facial features, surrounded by swirling, colourful patterns.
Large face in dark shades, text "REBECCA" with art deco-style lettering below.
Stylised illustration of a blonde woman's face with red lips, set against a vibrant red and orange background featuring a castle silhouette. Text displays "Lily James" and "Armie Hammer" above the title "Rebecca".
Illustration depicting a gothic-style building with the word "Redecca" written on it, set against a dark background with silhouetted figures and colourful, abstract shapes and patterns.
Colourful illustration with ornate floral border; central portrait of young woman with blonde hair and bold, expressive features
Image features a young woman with blonde hair wearing a patterned jumper and a dark coat, standing in front of a tropical landscape with palm trees and colourful flowers.
Artwork of a woman in blue and white tones, with the name "REBECCA" prominently displayed.
A film poster featuring an illustration of a man and woman in a romantic embrace, with a cityscape in the background. The poster has a yellow and red colour scheme.
Ornate portrait of a thoughtful woman with blonde hair and a halo-like glow, framed by dark silhouettes.
Illustration of a woman standing in a grassy area with a large mansion visible in the background. Predominant colours are green, blue, and white.
A woman with long, blonde hair and a sultry expression against a dark background. The title "Rebecca" is displayed in large, red text, along with the names of the actors.
A black and white illustration of a film poster for "Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca" featuring shadowy profiles and blue lighting.
Stylised image depicting a female face, with the name "Rebecca" prominently displayed alongside the actors' names.
Film poster with title "Rebecca" in large red text, depicting two female figures and a man in the foreground.
Vibrant, surreal portrait of a woman with blue skin and an unsettled expression, surrounded by a dark, floral border. The striking blue tones and bold, expressive brushstrokes create a dramatic, emotive effect.
Stylised couple in romantic embrace, dominated by bold red splashes and text "REBECCA".

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