Analysis of Thriller Film Posters“SHUTTER ISLAND”

TEXTThe use of the red coloured text is to draw the viewers eye. For example the poster is there to advertise the film, meaning they would want the people who see it to know the title as well as the month of release. The red colour could also symbolise danger. Next the “Someone is missing” text at the top is a hint to the storyline and would intrigue the audience.

IMAGES

The way DiCaprio’s face is surrounded by darkness suggests that he is alone, and this is portrayed in the film. Next the way the island is surrounded by dark ocean and the colour black suggests its isolation and that there is no escape. By DiCaprio’s face we see a match lit, the way a match only has a certain amount of time before it goes out could suggest DiCaprio only has a certain amount of time to escape or complete what is to be done.

Thriller film posters summaryOverall when looking at the posters of thriller films, it seems most of them have a similar colour scheme of dark cold colours, as well as red text to draw the eye. You also usually see at least one character on the poster, so the film is to be recognisable if watched