The Strangers film poster analysis
The colours of the poster are very warm which is
contradictory of the genre; this however does make the dark masked figure look
even more sinister. The colouring could also be used to lull the audience into
a false sense of security.
The character in the middle of the poster appears to be the victim as her facial expression and posture makes her look vulnerable. Her bare feet suggests that she is in her home which makes the presence of the masked figure even more menacing.
The room is very dark suggesting the film is set at night; the shadows suggest mystery and the unknown. The mise-en-scene of the room portrays a normal home which would relate to that of the audiences. The film is automatically scarier as the audience is able to visualise the plot happening to them in their own homes.
The masked figure is typical of the genre, his position; concealed by the dark shadows means that the audience are unable to tell what he is, drawing on the fear of the unknown.
The intended audience appears to be those who do not scare easily, people who enjoy other films of the genre.
Conventions such as strangers in the victim’s homes and having hidden identities are referred to in this poster.
This poster doesn’t seem to offer an escape from reality as the audience are likely to be reminded constantly that the plot could happen to anyone throughout the film. This is re-enforced by the tag line which prevents self-reassurance that everything is fine; that there is ‘nothing to fear’. This makes the audience themselves feel vulnerable so they can more clearly see themselves in the shoes of the victim.
Beneath the title the words ‘inspired by true events’ tells the audience that some of the scenes in the film have happened in real life. This makes the film all the more believable making the audience more susceptible to fear.
The title has smudged letters that shine out of the page attracting the audience’s attention and making sure they know what the film is called.
At the bottom of the page there is a web address urging audiences to find out more about the film, that way the production company can use more than one type of media to their benefit, trying to persuade the audience to go and see the film.
The character in the middle of the poster appears to be the victim as her facial expression and posture makes her look vulnerable. Her bare feet suggests that she is in her home which makes the presence of the masked figure even more menacing.
The room is very dark suggesting the film is set at night; the shadows suggest mystery and the unknown. The mise-en-scene of the room portrays a normal home which would relate to that of the audiences. The film is automatically scarier as the audience is able to visualise the plot happening to them in their own homes.
The masked figure is typical of the genre, his position; concealed by the dark shadows means that the audience are unable to tell what he is, drawing on the fear of the unknown.
The intended audience appears to be those who do not scare easily, people who enjoy other films of the genre.
Conventions such as strangers in the victim’s homes and having hidden identities are referred to in this poster.
This poster doesn’t seem to offer an escape from reality as the audience are likely to be reminded constantly that the plot could happen to anyone throughout the film. This is re-enforced by the tag line which prevents self-reassurance that everything is fine; that there is ‘nothing to fear’. This makes the audience themselves feel vulnerable so they can more clearly see themselves in the shoes of the victim.
Beneath the title the words ‘inspired by true events’ tells the audience that some of the scenes in the film have happened in real life. This makes the film all the more believable making the audience more susceptible to fear.
The title has smudged letters that shine out of the page attracting the audience’s attention and making sure they know what the film is called.
At the bottom of the page there is a web address urging audiences to find out more about the film, that way the production company can use more than one type of media to their benefit, trying to persuade the audience to go and see the film.
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