Parody Posters Collection: A Creative Take on Pop Culture

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Introduction

Welcome to my Parody Posters Collection, a playful and imaginative reinterpretation of popular movies, TV series, and iconic characters. This collection is a mix of humor, satire, and digital artistry—melding well-loved pop culture elements with personal or comedic twists. From blockbuster films to trending series, each piece transforms familiar visuals into something uniquely unexpected.

The Concept

At its core, this project is a fusion of photo manipulation, face swaps, and rebranding of cinematic imagery to create something both absurd and entertaining. Whether it’s reimagining superheroes with unexpected identities, spoofing action-packed thrillers, or crafting entirely new movie concepts, each poster is a lighthearted tribute to the art of storytelling through visuals.

The Collection

JK Poppins

December 16, 2010

A whimsical reimagining of the Mary Poppins poster, JK Poppins features my nephew playfully holding an umbrella, capturing the same lighthearted magic of the original film. The poster was carefully recreated using various images and assets that blended seamlessly together, creating a fun and visually cohesive alternative to the beloved classic.

The Karate Baby

February 14, 2011

Inspired by the Karate Kid reboot poster, Karate Baby is a playful recreation featuring another one of my nephews. What makes this edit particularly amusing is that the pose wasn’t staged at all—it was actually how he was sleeping on the bed! By cleverly integrating the image into the poster’s composition, the final result delivers both humor and an unexpected sense of discipline, fitting for a martial arts-themed film.

Ako si Magiting

April 6, 2011

A clever play on “I Am Legend”, this edit features my friend and former colleague, Boni, as the central figure. Given that his full name combines heroic and historical influences—Julius Caesar, Bonifacio—our group started referring to him as “magiting” (which translates to valiant or heroic). The movie poster rework plays on this idea, casting him in a lone survivor role, as if standing against the odds like a true warrior of history and fiction.

Killing Billing

April 6, 2011

This poster reimagines Kill Bill with a playful twist, featuring Nica, a friend and former colleague from the accounting department. Given her role in handling invoices and financial matters, the title “Killing Billing” is a humorous take on her expertise in “getting it done” when it comes to billing. The edit transforms her into a fierce, action-movie lead, as if she’s slicing through spreadsheets and invoices with the same precision as a katana-wielding assassin.

Sariwang Buwan

April 6, 2011

This is a playful reinterpretation of New Moon, featuring Jennifer, a friend and former colleague. The title is literally translated into Tagalog, turning New Moon into “Sariwang Buwan” for a humorous and localized twist. This edit was more of a birthday gift, as Jennifer is a fan of the film’s two protagonists, making it a fun and lighthearted tribute to her interests.

Prince of Pwersa

April 7, 2011

A playful take on the Prince of Persia movie, this edit reimagines the title as “Prince of Pwersa”, giving it a humorous Filipino twist. It features friends and former colleagues—Jason as the prince, Yerel as the damsel in distress, and Kaycee as the other prominent figure in the poster.

The choice of Jason as the prince wasn’t random; within our group, he was known as “magaling“. With that reputation, it only made sense to crown him as the Prince of Pwersa, making this edit a fitting and comedic tribute to his larger-than-life persona.

Suckerpunch

April 25, 2011

A quick and fun edit, this one simply places friends and former colleagues into the Sucker Punch poster. No deeper backstory here—just an amusing take on the action-packed visual, turning an already over-the-top film into something even more entertaining with familiar faces.

Love Free and Hard to Die

May 5, 2011

This comedic reimagining of Live Free or Die Hard features Kaycee in the leading role. The title is a perfect fit, as Kaycee has always been a hopeless romantic, making this action-thriller parody both hilarious and oddly fitting.

Boo

May 6, 2011

A play on the title of 300, this version features Jason. Whether he’s leading Spartan warriors or just being his usual self, the dramatic intensity of the original poster is humorously contrasted with this unexpected casting.

Crush of the Tita N. poster

Crush of the Tita N.

May 6, 2011

Starring Norberto, a friend and former colleague, this edit plays on the idea that he was secretly the crush of Tita Nette. The title humorously mirrors the film it’s based on, making this a fun and lighthearted take on office gossip turned cinematic parody.

Castro vs Burgos poster

Castro vs. Burgos

May 7, 2011

This face-off edit features Rowell and Norberto, reimagined as intense rivals. The subtitle highlights their group nicknames—Rowell, dubbed as “malakas” (strong), and Norberto as “matindi” (intense). The poster plays up their personalities in a dramatic battle-like setup, even if it’s all in good fun.

Ipriority Niow

May 10, 2011

A clever wordplay on Sorority Row, this parody features the group’s female friends and girlfriends, with a tagline that delivers both humor and advice:
“Kung ayaw nyong umiyak, ipriority niow.”
(“If you don’t want to cry, prioritize them now.”)

Essentially, the message is a lighthearted warning—take care of your relationships or regret it later. The blend of the dramatic thriller aesthetic with this playful yet meaningful message makes for a fun yet oddly relevant poster.

The Fafables

May 10, 2011

The male counterpart to Ipriority Niow, this edit features an all-male cast of the “Fafables”—a term derived from “papable” in Filipino gay lingo.

Wasted

May 24, 2011

A Wanted parody featuring Jinky, this poster serves as a hidden message about how stressed and “wasted” she was at work—all because of another colleague. The dramatic, high-energy aesthetic of the original film contrasts with the reality of work-induced exhaustion, making this a hilarious and slightly passive-aggressive tribute to corporate struggles.

Ayos Man 2

May 27, 2011

A quick photomanipulation turning myself into Iron Man, this started as a simple edit but later became part of a larger video presentation featuring the rest of the Avangers (Abangers, a pun on The Avengers, referencing people who are always “waiting around”). This was the first piece that set the stage for the full Abangers parody project.

The Lord of Charings: The Fellowship of Charing

June 6, 2011

This edit features Daryl as Frodo, with the title being a simple yet fun parody of The Lord of the Rings—The Fellowship of the Ring. While the name “Charing” doesn’t have a deeper meaning in this context, it serves as a playful reinterpretation, making this poster a lighthearted nod to the fantasy epic.

Panis Ka

June 2, 2011

This poster features Rowell and is rooted in an inside joke from a real-life blunder. The tagline reads:

“Kaya mo bang i-pop ang solutions? Kay Rowell, panis ka.”
(“Can you pop the solutions? With Rowell, you’re no match.”)

The backstory? If you’re familiar with the Windows application RealPop, this whole thing stemmed from an accidental message blast—Rowell mistakenly sent a message meant only for the group to the entire company. This little mishap became legendary within the team, leading to this hilarious parody poster that immortalizes the moment.

Kapitan Bonifacio

July 24, 2011

A Filipino reimagining of Captain America, this features Bonifacio as the Philippine version of the patriotic hero. The name is, of course, a reference to Andres Bonifacio, one of the country’s revolutionary leaders, making this a fun and culturally relevant take on the Marvel icon.

Thorp

July 24, 2011

A straightforward edit featuring Kaycee as Thor, playing off his name’s transformation into Thorp (and his known “torpe” nature in romance). This piece ties directly into the Loko vs Thorp rivalry, reinforcing the ongoing parody of superhero clashes.

Conrad The Berdugo

August 4, 2011

This poster transforms Kaycee into “The Berdugo”, with other colleagues appearing alongside him. Berdugo is a Filipino term for an executioner or enforcer, often associated with someone ruthless or feared. In this context, the poster humorously plays on Kaycee’s presence in the group, portraying him as an unstoppable force—whether as a fearsome enforcer or just someone with an intimidating (yet comedic) reputation.

The Three Mascuteers: Ahyos

August 5, 2011

A fun photomanipulation featuring Jason as Ahyos (Athos). The title is a play on “The Three Musketeers”, but also suggests there are three “mas cuters” (or three other cuter characters). This is both a pun and a lighthearted jab at the group dynamic.

Nada Libre

August 16, 2011

A humorous jab at Pao, a friend and former colleague, this parody suggests that he is stingy, playing on the phrase “di ka niya ililibre, kaya asa ka pa” (he won’t treat you, so don’t even hope). This fun take turns generosity (or lack thereof) into a cinematic moment.

Iron Baby

August 16, 2011

A photomanipulation request by Ate Michelle for her son, who was a huge fan of Iron Man. This was a fun way to transform a child’s admiration for a superhero into a personalized artwork.

The Incredible Hunk

September 15, 2011

Featuring Rowell as “Hunk”, this poster reimagines him as a transformation of Bruce Banner. While as “Brusko Banner”, he may not seem all that impressive, but once he turns into The Incredible Hunk, everything changes. A humorous take on superhero origins, but with a muscle-bound twist.

Deception

October 5, 2011

A call-out poster featuring DSWD officials edited into the Inception movie poster. This was a direct critique of their faked Manila Baywalk scene, which was widely recognized as a photomanipulated image. While sources of this controversy may not be readily available anymore, this poster served as a satirical response to the event at the time.

Jennifer’s Espiritu

October 11, 2011

A fun take on Jennifer’s Body, starring Jennifer Espiritu. This edit was as enjoyable to create as it was to title, blending humor and photomanipulation into a horror-inspired parody.

Bellboy: The Bolden Army

October 12, 2011

Once again featuring Kaycee, this time as Bellboy, a parody of Hellboy. This was a callback to the time Kaycee cosplayed as Hellboy during their Halloween Party, making this poster both a tribute and a hilarious visual adaptation of that moment.

Malice in Wonderland

October 13, 2011

Featuring Kenneth, a former colleague, as Tweedledede & Tweedledudu—a hilarious reimagination of the Alice in Wonderland twins. This edit fully embraced the absurd, doubling the fun.

No Other Birthday Gifts

October 17, 2011

A birthday gift photomanipulation featuring Nica and Jen, who share the same birthday. Based on the film No Other Woman (2011), this was a fun and customized way to celebrate their special day.

The Girl With The Scorpion Tattoo

October 24, 2011

This parody features Val, whose DeviantArt handle is Scorpionflare—making the concept of her starring in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo a perfect pun-based edit and a birthday gift at the same time.

The Mocker

November 18, 2011

A quick pun-based photomanipulation featuring Pao, turning him into the subject of a playful joke.

Pandak

December 29, 2011

A parody based on Panday (2009), featuring Daryl and Nica, giving a comically exaggerated spin on the legendary Filipino action-fantasy hero.

Ben 3rd

April 5, 2012

A birthday gift edit featuring Thirdy as Ben 3rd, playing on Ben 10 but with a personal twist.

The Bourne Legachy

April 10, 2012

A proof-of-concept edit featuring Chico Garcia (from The Morning Rush), based on how much he resembled Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy.

Captain Amekikay: The First Avangis

April 13, 2012

Featuring Gino Quillamor (from The Morning Rush), tying into the Kikay Barkada theme, turning him into an unlikely Captain America.

Harry Pothor

July 5, 2012

A quick pun edit blending Harry Potter and Thor, created in response to the memes circulating at the time of either Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 or Thor’s release.

Being Kikay

July 10, 2012

Featuring Chico, Gino, and Delamar from The Morning Rush, reinforcing their Kikay Barkada identity in a fun parody poster.

A Good Day To Diet Hard

March 8, 2013

Featuring Conrad and Conrad as both father and son, a pun-based edit that plays on A Good Day to Die Hard. This was another instance of inserting Conrad’s face (and the same headshot) into posters, just for fun.

Owz? The Great and Powerful?

March 9, 2013

Featuring Rowell as the great and powerful… Di Nga? Talaga Ba? This fun poster plays with skepticism in a magical setting.

The Hobbyist

March 9, 2013

Featuring Jantoy as Kilikili, The Hobbyist (Drummer), this was a fun spin on The Hobbit, turning an unsuspecting subject into an unexpected hero.

Fafs and Julius

October 20, 2013

Featuring Rowell as Fafs and Julius as himself, turning this into an all-star cast pun-art poster.

Thorp: The Dark Word

November 27, 2013

A darker take on Thorp, where “Thorp” (torpe) truly becomes a dark word for Conrad, the hopeless romantic.

The Walking Dead: Dead Yourselfie

October 25, 2013

Inspired by the trending photoswap app at the time, this was my way of taking photo manipulation expertise to another level while embracing the The Walking Dead hype.

Ben Solo & Chewercky

December 9, 2013

Featuring my dad, Ben, and Hercky as Chewercky, this was another quick pun-art photomanipulation that blended family and fandom.

Strong Woman Do Bong Suzie

May 6, 2017

Featuring my wife and myself. Yes, I know the male character’s legs look off, but the edit was a fun take, made directly from the original poster.

Weighlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joy

May 6, 2017

Featuring my sister and her boyfriend (now husband), turning them into the stars of this K-Drama parody.

Why Parody?

The beauty of parody is in its ability to make people laugh while appreciating the source material. This collection is not just about humor but also about celebrating creativity, digital art, and the joy of reimagining what’s possible in the world of entertainment.

Final Thoughts

This project is an ongoing experiment in digital creativity, nostalgia, and pop culture appreciation. Whether you’re here for a laugh or to appreciate the craftsmanship behind these edits, I hope this collection brings a smile to your face.

Got a favorite parody? Let me know which one made you do a double-take!


About Me

I’m JP B. Bantigue, a long-time digital tinkerer who once took joy in parody posters and surreal edits. Photomanipulation was where I learned how to bend reality, blur the lines of humor and fantasy, and make ordinary images say something unexpected.

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