End Play (1976)
Starring: John Waters, George Mallaby, Belinda Giblin, Delvene Delaney
Directed & Produced by: Tim Burstall
Based on the Novel by: Russell Braddon Format: Original Australian Daybill
Size: Approx. 13" x 30"
Distributor: Roadshow Production
Company: Hexagon Productions
Printer: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty Ltd
Classification: M (Mature)
Tagline: "The last chilling piece falls into place in End Play"
Design Notes: Stylised puzzle motif design, black-and-white photomontage with bold red accent on the title and puzzle piece.
Taglines evoke Hitchcock-style suspense. 🇦🇺 About the Film: End Play is an Australian psychological thriller adapted from Russell Braddon’s novel. It follows two brothers entangled in a disturbing mystery involving the murder of young women, particularly hitchhikers.
Directed by key Aussie New Wave figure Tim Burstall, this film builds atmospheric tension and was part of the renaissance of Australian cinema in the 1970s.

Collecting Notes (Australia): Highly regarded among collectors of Ozploitation cinema, Australian thrillers, and 1970s genre films. Posters from Tim Burstall films are increasingly collectible due to his significance in Australian cinema history. Less commonly found than his more commercial work (e.g., Alvin Purple), making this daybill a strong pick for niche collectors. Collector’s Insight: The visual puzzle-piece theme and strong tagline make this one pop in displays. Its subtle references to Hitchcock enhance its appeal to thriller and suspense collectors worldwide.