Research & Planning : Film poster analysis

Most Typical Horror films such as these usually show the main character as the dominant image of the poster or also it usually only shows one person or thing as the dominant image to make sure the Horror in the film instantly gets across to the audience.

The main colour scheme that is usually used for horrors are usually Bold reds and blacks. Also Whites and greys are often used aswell.They usually have either a very dark plain background or in this case an all white background. This is so that the font and the main images stand out and attarack the audiences eyes. The colour red also symbolises death and blood which is a common convention in the horror genre.


Over all most horror film posters clearly indicate to its viewers that its advertising a horror movie.