WEREWOLF (VHS COVER) Crewneck Sweatshirt: Design Breakdown
A Blast From the Video Store Aisle
This crewneck sweatshirt features a design inspired by the classic werewolf VHS covers of the 80s and 90s. The artwork is a direct homage to the often-overlooked art form that lured countless horror fans into video stores, promising a night of fright.
Monstrous Imagery and Dark Atmospherics
The central image is a snarling werewolf, rendered in a style reminiscent of the era's hand-painted or airbrushed VHS art. This creature, a visual shorthand for lycanthropy, dominates the design, showcasing the untamed, dangerous side of the beast. The pose emphasizes aggression, with fangs bared and eyes glowing, promising immediate horror.
A full moon bathes the scene in an eerie, unnatural light. Its presence not only establishes the setting but also symbolizes the time of the werewolf’s transformation and power. The dark, moody color palette of blues, blacks, and reds further enhances the atmosphere of suspense and impending doom, typical of horror genre visual cues.
Selling the Scare
The design utilizes the same techniques as the original cover artists: exaggerating the monster's features to heighten the fear factor. Every element is designed to grab attention. The goal is to sell the terror, the thrill, and the promise of a classic monster movie experience.
The artwork, in essence, is a wearable piece of nostalgia, celebrating a bygone era and the power of cover art to captivate and terrify.
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
