Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? (1971)
Tagline: “'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house a Creature was stirring!”
Format: Australian Daybill
Dimensions: Approx. 13" x 30" (33cm x 76cm)
Country of Origin (Poster): Australia
Distributor: Roadshow Printer: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty. Ltd.
Classification: NRC (Not Recommended for Children)
Starring: Shelley Winters, Mark Lester, Ralph Richardson
Also Featuring: Judy Cornwell, Michael Gothard, Hugh Griffith, Lionel Jeffries
Director: Curtis Harrington
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Holiday Horror
Produced by: Samuel Z. Arkoff (AIP)
Screenplay: Robert Blees and James Sangster
Music: Kenneth V. Jones
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🖼️ Design & Features: Red monochrome collage with distressed photographic stills and 1970s horror typography. Eye-catching with its creepy Christmas twist and tagline parody of “The Night Before Christmas.” Noted for its blend of Hansel & Gretel-style fairy tale themes with psychological horror. Shelley Winters’ image at bottom delivers vintage scream queen appeal.

Collectors’ Note: Cult horror fans love this for its mix of gothic atmosphere, twisted holiday setting, and Shelley Winters' unhinged performance. Australian daybills are less common than UK quads or US one-sheets, especially in good condition with clean artwork.