Cult Film & TV Show Graphic T-Shirts (1950s–1990s)
This curated range of graphic T-shirts pays homage to cult movies and television that lived on the fringes of popular culture from the 1950s to the 1990s. Influenced by obscure cinema, after-hours TV programming, and genre-defining oddities, the collection spans everything from early sci-fi and crime-driven noir to gritty 1970s exploitation, bold 1980s genre filmmaking, and cult-status television of the 1990s.
Designed for serious film fans and collectors, these retro graphic tees celebrate unconventional storytelling, striking visuals, and the enduring appeal of cult classics. Whether you’re searching for vintage movie T-shirts, cult TV show apparel, or nostalgic graphic tees with an underground edge, this selection captures decades of cinematic attitude in wearable form—without following mainstream trends.
Lo Lieh, the legendary Hong Kong action star, cemented his place in martial arts history with his iconic role in the 1972 cult classic Five Fingers of Death (aka 5 Fingers of Death, King Boxer), a film that catapulted him to international…
Attention all horror fans! Get ready for a heart-stopping ride through the dark and twisted world of “The Masque of the Red Death”! This iconic 1964 horror classic, directed by the legendary Roger Corman and starring the incomparable Vincent Price, is a…
Anyone growing up during the 1980’s would have witnessed the genius and brilliant comedy of Emo Philips. Today, Emo is still going strong appearing in TV, films, video games, and recordings. Visit Emo’s official website. Check out our Emo Philips T-shirt size…
Director John Hughes’ 1987 classic, Planes Trains and Automobiles, stars Steve Martin and John Candy. A heart-warming Thanksgiving holiday road-trip film that earned praises from critics and average movie-goers. One of the best adult comedy films of the 1980s. Check out the…
Go back to a time before Gordon Ramsay or Iron Chef and see the charismatic Graham Kerr cooking up a storm in his hit TV show, The Galloping Gourmet. A nostalgic treat for anyone growing up with this entertaining and funny cooking…
Released in 1973, The Exorcist is a landmark in horror cinema, known for its groundbreaking special effects, intense atmosphere, and psychological depth. Directed by William Friedkin and based on William Peter Blatty’s novel, the film explores the harrowing possession of a young…
Creator Leonard Freeman’s top notch police drama, Hawaii 5-0, was a successful long running television series that spanned from 1968-1980. The show is based on a fictional state police force headed by Steve McGarrett (Jack Lord). McGarrett would utter the classic phrase…
Quint is the gritty fictional character in Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation, Jaws (1975). A professional shark hunter, Quint, captained his charter boat the Orca and was hired by Chief Brody and ichthyologist, Hooper to catch a great white in the local waters…
Jessica 6 is a young woman living in a futuristic domed city where life ends at 30. Initially a believer in the system, she becomes disillusioned and joins the underground resistance known as the Sanctuary. Smart, compassionate, and brave, Jessica partners with…
David Chiang (姜大衛) is a popular Hong Kong martial arts actor and director of the 1970s and 1980s. Born in Shanghai, China in 1947, Chiang has appeared on over 100 films and television shows. Working for the Shaw Brothers Studios, his most…
