The document analyzes the design elements of magazine covers for a horror genre magazine. It discusses the main image, which is intended to be creepy through direct eye contact that makes the reader feel stared at. It also analyzes the colors used, particularly noting that yellow is an unusual choice for horror but could represent the magazine's views on horror films. Finally, it discusses the placement of cover lines and other textual elements like price and issue number to ensure they do not draw attention away from the main creepy image.

1. Main Image
The main image is incredibly creepy. This is because
of the direct address used in the image. It makes the
reader feel like the little girl is scaring at the reader
and the creepy smile makes her look deranged and
possessed.
Colours
The colours used here are a bit different. Yes the
magazine have followed the conventions of having
dark colours to go with the horror genre and the
white righting on the sell lines do make them stand
out and memorable. However the yellow of the title
is a surprise. When looking at the general
connotations of the colour yellow it’s all about
happiness and it really doesn’t go along with the
horror genre. On the other hand it could be a
representation of how they feel about horror
movies.
Cover Lines
The cover lines are all placed around the
main image so there isn’t any attraction
taken away from the main image. The little
text in the cover lines are the bits that the
magazine don’t want to stand out.
Barcode, Price & Issue Number
Just to follow the general conventions of a magazine
the price issue number and barcode can be seen in
the bottom left corner.

2. Barcode, Price & Issue Number
Just to follow the general conventions of
a magazine the price issue number and
barcode can be seen in the bottom left
corner.
Cover Lines
The cover lines are all placed at the side of the main
image. Going from the rule of thirds the sell lines
should be the first thing that the reader sees. The
magazine obviously wanted to have this effect
because it does take attention away from the main
image.
Colours
The colours used here are a bit different. Yes the
magazine have followed the conventions of having
dark colours to go with the horror genre and the
white righting on the sell lines do make them stand
out and memorable. The red writing also follows the
horror genre with it’s conventions of danger but
again like the other magazine contains the colours
yellow. One can only assume it’s a reflection on how
the magazine feels about horror films.
Main Image
The main image is incredibly creepy. This is because
of the direct address used in the image. It makes the
reader feel like the person in the image is starring at
them and the teeth just make them like out right
disgusting.

3. Barcode, Price & Issue Number
The issue number can be seen in tiny writing above
the tittle. This is so it doesn’t take any attention away
from the title. The barcode cant be seen and it’s
probably on the back of the magazine. This is so no
space or attention is taken away from the main
image.
Cover Lines
The cover lines are placed at the top of the magazine.
This is quite usually but when looking at the
magazine they are concealed and take not attention
away from the main image.
Colours
The colours used here followed the horror genre, the
dark colours used and the connotation of the red
used really supports this magazine in looking like a
horror magazine. The white of the sell lines makes
them stand out to the reader.
Main Image
The main image is incredibly creepy. This is because of the direct address
used in the image. It makes the reader feel like the person the image is
starring at them. The eyes here are also very creepy because the head it
facing you but the eyes cant really be seen.