BB17-113 — THE MEPHISTO WALTZ
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YEAR: 1971
FILM STUDIO / PRODUCTION: 20th Century-Fox / Quinn Martin Production
TAGLINE: “When was the last time you were afraid? Really afraid?” / “Brace yourself for the ultimate transplant. The human soul.”
DIRECTOR: Paul Wendkos
CAST: Alan Alda, Jacqueline Bisset, Barbara Parkins, Bradford Dillman, William Windom, Kathleen Widdoes, Curt Jürgens
SCREENPLAY: Ben Maddow, based on the novel by Fred Mustard Stewart
PRODUCER: Quinn Martin
MUSIC: Jerry Goldsmith
GENRE: Horror / Supernatural Horror / Occult Thriller
POSTER PRINTER: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty. Ltd.
FORMAT: Australian Daybill

The Mephisto Waltz is a 1971 supernatural horror film starring Alan Alda and Jacqueline Bisset, centred on an acclaimed pianist, Satanism and the supernatural transfer of a human soul. Contemporary collecting archives specifically categorise the film around Satanism and soul-switching.

POSTER DESIGN FEATURES: Striking purple, pink and turquoise Australian Daybill dominated by an eerie photographic image of a woman drawing a pentagram, paired with a small demonic dog illustration. The minimal colour palette and prominent occult imagery give the poster strong early-1970s horror appeal.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE: An appealing piece for 1970s occult-horror collectors, particularly because the Australian artwork places the pentagram and supernatural theme front and centre. The film also has notable creative credentials through composer Jerry Goldsmith, alongside Alan Alda and Jacqueline Bisset. International specialist catalogues continue to actively trade original posters for the film.

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