Monday 27 April 2015

Horror Poster Analysis (1)


This gory horror film was made in 2013. Its country of origin is the United States.
   The image on this film poster is the setting of the film, which is a cabin surrounded by woodland. The isolated area has connotations of a horror film and provokes a haunting vibe. As the main picture isn’t of the killer or victims, it encourages people to watch the film to find out more.
   The colour black conveys a dark and daunting atmosphere, which contrasts with the red, which symbolises danger and blood. Within a gory horror, a lot of blood is expected to be shed. The white tag line and information stand out against the black and draw the viewer in.
   The tagline suggests that the story is about a demon/creature waiting for its victims. The word ‘waiting’ proposes they are prepared and ready to attack.
   The font of the title of the film (Evil Dead) has sharp and clean-cut edges to enable it to stand out against the drama of the cabin. The Evil Dead font also has branches/twigs intruding in on it, which connotes the aggressiveness of the woodland surroundings.
   A male audience is the most common audience for horror films and the poster is attractive to male adults, due to the modern colours.

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