Our 10 Favorite Cult Movie Merch Brands (Part Two: #5–#1)

The vault opens again — and now we’re into the heavy hitters.

In Part One, we hit the underground. Now it’s time for the upper echelon – the labels that shaped this entire space, from punk-bootleg energy to officially licensed legends. These five aren’t just making shirts. They’re building altars.

#5 – Hell on Shirts 🇬🇧

DIY spirit, brutal screenprint fidelity, and a body count of references. Hell on Shirts is the UK’s answer to VHS-era ultra-violence: Men Behind the Sun, Nekromantik, Cannibal Holocaust. With killer typography and banned-poster energy, every piece feels like contraband for the initiated.

#4 – Pallbearer Press 🇺🇸

From Phantasm to Zombie and Basket Case, Pallbearer Press dives deep into horror’s weirder side. Their shirts feel archival, their posters feel ritualistic. And their commitment to hand-drawn weirdness has made them a legend among gore nerds and boutique collectors alike.

#3 – Rucking Fotten 🇺🇸

Japanese-style cult film merch? That’s Rucking Fotten. Their collections hit hard – with bold Kanji letters. From Kill Bill to Alien, every drop is protest apparel disguised as Japanese cult cinema tribute.

#2 – Fright-Rags 🇺🇸

Licensed. Legendary. Long-running. Fright-Rags practically invented the format. They’ve covered Halloween, Creepshow, Ghostbusters – and they keep finding new ways to remix the mythos. Every horror collector either owns or has chased one of their grails.

#1 – Hardcore Chocolate 🇯🇵

The top spot belongs to Tokyo’s punkest export. Hardcore Chocolate has made shirts for Cannibal Holocaust, Tokyo Gore Police, Battle Royale, and more. Every piece screams Japanese underground legend status. If you're in Tokyo, visit their store!