Analyse three movie covers and title, talking about images and font?

1. A nightmare on Elm Street:

The title of this film gives me an idea of what film genre it categorises, Horror. A nightmare is often related to a very scary or traumatising dream which could often leave someone in shock or create a permanent state of fear towards what their nightmare was based on. The words “Elm Street” could suggest the location of the film.

This is the poster for the film A nightmare on Elm Street. The font used is very eerie and creates a cold chill. The title in the poster is slashed, possibly foreshadowing events that will take place in the film. The silhouette against the red background strikes fear because it disguises the true identity of the beholder. This compliments the idea of the film being a nightmare as it not only depicts fear but also a sense of ambiguity, whether asleep or awake.

2.Twilight saga: New Moon:

The title itself hints a fantasy story line, the words “saga” tells me that it is a series therefore it should have more film releases. The words “new moon” supports my idea of the film being of a supernatural and fantasy genre, This is because normally in films of a supernatural nature you link werewolves with the moon. Fore example in the late Michael Jackson´s Thriller video, the story line at the beginning shows him stereotypically transforming into a werewolf at the first sight of the moon.

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This is a poster for the release of New Moon. The font used in the title gives of an ancient feel, as the colour looks quite dated and almost moon lit. The italic font uses straight linear lines, this gives off a cold feeling. The images used in this poster show reference to a love triangle. the female character has a strong hold on the middle male character suggesting affection for the male. The middle male is in a very defensive position with his back turned the Caucasian male he also has his fists clenched tightly and his face is tilted to the side giving a very strong look at the Caucasian male this is telling me that they may be tension between them. The Caucasian male looks very protective of the female character as his eyes are fixated on her and his hands are almost fist like. This tells me that the relationship between each character will be tested in the film and this reveals some of the events that will take place in the film.

3. Boogeyman

The name of this title sounds very familiar, as it would to many who have heard of the story's as a child.

The bogeyman is a legendary monster used by parents often if their child is naughty, it is told that the bogeyman will get them, in an effort to make them behave.Titling the film " Boogeyman " reveals the basis on which the film will be about. Thus creating an instant fan base of everyone who has heard the story of the Boogeyman.

The film poster adds to my idea on the film revolving around the child conception of the Boogeyman man who lives resides in the cupboard, this is made apparent on the poster. The lighting is black which emphasises the fear of the dark and tells me that the film will most probably filmed mainly in low lighting. This also informs me that maybe The Boogeyman is more powerful in the dark. An image of a hand is visible due to minimal lighting, this could indicate a struggle taking place in the film with a character.