HOSPITAL MASSACRE (VHS COVER) Crewneck Sweatshirt - Design Breakdown
This crewneck sweatshirt features a design inspired by the iconic VHS cover art for the 1982 slasher film, Hospital Massacre (also known as X-Ray). The design is a chilling homage to the era of early 80s horror and the exploitation-style imagery that defined the VHS market.
The Distorted Horror
The artwork establishes a menacing atmosphere through its use of distorted hospital imagery. The background is a stark, potentially blood-tinted backdrop, reflecting the violence inherent within the film's premise. Medical equipment, such as syringes and scalpels, is visually transformed, presented as menacing weapons, symbolizing the corruption of the healing profession and the vulnerability of the victims.
The Screaming Woman
At the heart of the design is the chilling depiction of a terrified woman, reminiscent of the film's star, Barbi Benton. This central figure is often rendered screaming or recoiling in terror. Her image is framed, suggesting confinement, within the context of a hospital room door or an X-ray light board, emphasizing the setting and the sense of helplessness felt by those hunted by the killer.
Title and Tone
The sweatshirt's design prominently displays the film's title, HOSPITAL MASSACRE, or sometimes X-RAY, typically in bold, attention-grabbing letters. The color choices are often bright, contrasting sharply against the darker background, drawing the eye and amplifying the horror. This visual strategy is a direct callback to the early 80s VHS branding for the film. The overall tone is one of pure dread, a visual promise of the violence and fear that awaits within the film.
Symbolism
The design taps into a rich vein of symbolism. The sterile environment of the hospital, once a symbol of healing, is twisted into a place of horror. The medical instruments, tools of care, are repurposed into weapons. The screaming woman embodies vulnerability and the fight for survival. This visual language is meant to deliver a potent message: that even in a place of safety, terror can lurk.
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
