In a post-MCU world, many of us have become accustomed to huge-scale movies packed with CGI and Hollywood stars. But in embracing these colossal blockbusters, we've lost an art form. I think it's time for a B-movie revival.

‘Mary Magnum: Jiu-Jitsu Nun’ swoops into the scene as a wonderfully silly micro-budget action thriller. Emerging from the sea of floating heads and lazy minimalist movie posters, this film’s poster design replicates the VHS covers of the schlocky 70s grindhouse movies with faded imagery and distressed edges for an authentic retro feel. It stars Mary Magnum herself brandishing a gun (in a full nun's habit, of course). From the hilariously cheesy tagline 'God forgives. She doesn’t' to the slick Tarantino-esque typography, the poster has an artful balance of campy appeal and authentic style.

The design in question is a breath of fresh air, reminiscent of the grindhouse horror and VHS design aesthetics that the film world seems to be increasingly embracing. As a huge fan of this style, I’m excited to see it make a comeback, and hope it’ll be more than a fleeting trend.

With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, Natalie Fear from Creative Bloq brings us the latest in art and design news. She runs the 5 Questions series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot).