Blog 9 - Analysis of 2 film posters

Jennifer's Body Poster

There is quotations written in a typeface that looks like handwriting on the blackboard, this fits in well. The quotations give positive feedback of the film to persuade the audience to come watch the film. Lots of alliteration is used e.g. "Smart sassy and sexy as well". The words roll of your tongue and make it easier to read. The colours used on the poster is red, black and white. Red has connotations of blood, anger and love/sex and black has connotations of death and evil. All these link in with the film and give the audience and idea what kind of film it is, horror. The photo of Jennifer also links in with the colour scheme because she is wearing red heels and top, and her hair is black tying in with her skirt. The hand that is shut in the desk she is sitting on is an added touch which is not immediately obvious. It gives an insight into Jennifer's character. Her costume is revealing (showing a lot of flesh) and sexy, linking to the quotes and showing what she is like. Jennifer's posture in the photo is laid back and careless. Her facial expression looks evil and seductive. The names of the two main actresses in the film (Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfied who may draw in an audience) are positioned at the top of the poster in a clear white capital font. In the same font a quote from the film is written below the blackboard, "She's evil... And not just high school evil." Another insight into the film and what Jennifer is like. The main images in the poster is the photo of Jennifer on the highschool desk (giving audience idea of where it is set and who it is aimed at - teens, especially 16-24 men because of attractive actress) and the blackboard (also showing it is set in a highschool, place of education). The image of Jennifer is positioned in the first third so the audience sees this first, Jennifer is the selling point and insight into the film.

Sorority Row Poster


The poster has also used serif typeface for the title of the film but have added a Greek element to it because of the Greek symbol incorporated into the letter  "O". This gives it a traditional feel too linking to the meaning of "Sorority". This poster is very similar to the DVD cover as they have used the same photo of the 6 main actresses and the beam of light. This shows a clear link, the audience are aware it is the same film. The fire on the building in the background is a lot clearer in this poster and gives more of a dangerous look and insight into the film. The colour scheme is the same with the black and orange. The facial expressions on the actresses faces are serious and draw you in as they seem to be all looking at you. "Sisters for life.. And death" is written in capitals above the title of the film to create enigma, also drawing the audience in.