Horror posters code and conventions.
Horror movie posters lack the extensive information that horror trailers provide regardless of their short running time.
Horror posters however serve as a simple reminder following on from the trailer appearance they emphasise one or two key elements from the production piece and undoubtedly ensure the release date of the film is made evidently clear.
•Colours of black and red are predominant, with black representing a fear of the unknown and bleak future ahead, while red connotes the violence and gore that are likely to be present.
•The release date is clearly emphasised to ensure the reader is familiar with the date the film shall be brought to the big screen.
•The films title is often the largest text on screen and serves as a style of a masthead.
•A key aspect of the horror is emphasised in including either a significant prop or image of the films villain or supernatural element.
Horror posters however serve as a simple reminder following on from the trailer appearance they emphasise one or two key elements from the production piece and undoubtedly ensure the release date of the film is made evidently clear.
•Colours of black and red are predominant, with black representing a fear of the unknown and bleak future ahead, while red connotes the violence and gore that are likely to be present.
•The release date is clearly emphasised to ensure the reader is familiar with the date the film shall be brought to the big screen.
•The films title is often the largest text on screen and serves as a style of a masthead.
•A key aspect of the horror is emphasised in including either a significant prop or image of the films villain or supernatural element.