Much like the Dublin spoof of the House of Cards intro, this election cycle is offering plenty of chances for nimble-fingered video editors and PhotoShop pros the chance to take a very sideways look - and swipe - at the country's political leaders.

Case in point, these movie mash-up posters that see some of the country's party leaders and best-known politicians get a film makeover, with hilarious results. 

Take a look through Imgur user bugzerella's pop-culture satire below:

Politician Posters

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