GRAVEYARD SHIFT (VHS COVER) Crewneck Sweatshirt - Design Description
Design Inspiration
This crewneck sweatshirt features a design inspired by the iconic VHS cover art of the 1991 release of "Graveyard Shift," the horror film based on the Stephen King short story. The artwork is a direct homage to the gritty and ominous aesthetic that defined the film's marketing and resonated with horror fans.
Visual Elements
The central element of the design is a stark and chilling image of a skull wearing a hard hat, complete with a headlamp. This imagery directly references the film's premise, evoking the night-shift workers toiling in the rat-infested textile mill's dark and grim depths. The skull serves as a potent visual symbol of mortality, danger, and the film's horror themes. The use of a hard hat and headlamp immediately links the imagery to the industrial setting and the workers' precarious environment.
Meaning and Symbolism
The design’s power lies in its ability to quickly convey the essence of the film. The skull is a classic horror trope, immediately signaling the genre and its themes of death and fear. The hard hat and headlamp add layers of meaning, symbolizing the working-class environment, the dangerous conditions, and the unseen horrors lurking in the shadows. This imagery is intentionally dark, ominous, and unsettling, encapsulating the claustrophobic and fear-filled atmosphere of "Graveyard Shift." The overall effect is to evoke the unsettling, nightmarish quality of the film itself.
Unisex Heavy-Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A clean, dependable crewneck engineered for everyday wear. The cotton/poly blend keeps prints bright and the fit approachable — neither too boxy nor too snug. It's the sort of sweatshirt you reach for when comfort matters.
Product Highlights
Built from a balanced cotton and polyester mix, this crewneck gives you the soft hand of cotton with the color-keeping and shape retention polyester offers. That fabric combo helps printed artwork look crisp and vibrant, wash after wash.
Practical construction details — a ribbed knit collar that holds its shape and the absence of side seams — remove common annoyances so the sweatshirt feels smooth and lasting during everyday use.
- Cotton/poly blend for softness, durability, and color retention
- Ribbed knit collar to prevent stretching and keep a neat neckline
- No side seams for a cleaner feel against the skin
- Midweight construction — warm without bulk
- Made to hold print detail and color after repeated washing
Fit & Style Notes
The cut is unisex and intended to be versatile — choose your normal size for a classic fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The length and sleeve proportions are tuned for easy layering.
Style it with high-waist jeans for a clean look, throw on a lightweight coat for chilly commutes, or match with joggers for a comfortable set. Works well with bold prints or minimalist branding.
Size Guide
For best results, measure a crewneck you already own laid flat and compare the chest width and length to the chart below.
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.00 | 27.00 | 33.50 |
| M | 22.01 | 28.00 | 34.50 |
| L | 24.00 | 29.00 | 35.50 |
| XL | 26.00 | 30.00 | 36.50 |
| 2XL | 28.00 | 31.00 | 37.50 |
| 3XL | 30.00 | 32.00 | 38.50 |
| 4XL | 32.00 | 33.00 | 39.50 |
| 5XL | 34.00 | 34.00 | 40.50 |
Tip: For a trendier, roomy fit, size up one. For layering under a jacket, stick to your usual size.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
- Do not dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Do not iron
