The title "Jessabelle" for the horror film gives little information but implies it is not happy and is a horror film. The black and white colors create a dark, eerie atmosphere suggesting a rural, isolated setting typically for horror. The white mist fading into the background hints that the supernatural presence is connected to the title. The jagged title edges imply the character or presence is damaged and has interacted with the subject. The marshy ground suggests the film takes place in a cold, dead, mysterious area affected by the supernatural. The unusual name "Jessabelle" automatically associates it with the supernatural, leaving the audience curious to learn more.

1. Jessabelle
HORROR TITLE ANALYSIS

2. • The film title for the horror movie ‘Jessabelle’ gives little colour, so the
audience already know that it is not a happy film and automatically assume
it is a horror film. The main colours, black and white, give create a dark and
eerie atmosphere for the audience. The use of these contrasting colours
brings out the outline of naked trees, giving the idea that the film is based in
a rural, secluded area which is usually associated with horror films. This
makes the audience feel slightly uneasy about the film, also suggesting that
the supernatural presence in this film is very familiar with the area, having
the land around reflect its feelings. The white mist that makes the title more
visible fades into the background, also suggesting that the supernatural
presence is connected to the title somehow (which is obviously a name).
• The title has fairly jagged edges which suggests that a character in the
movie or whatever is related to the title is in a state of decay or damaged in
some way. It also tells the audience that the ghostly presence has
something to do with the title and has already interacted with the subject.
The marshy ground suggests the area that the film is based, for example in
a very cold and dead area, possibly effected by the supernatural presence
again and also suggests mystery, maybe something happened here.
• The use of a simple title like ‘Jessabelle’ makes the audience think about
what it is a about. The name is a very abnormal name so they automatically
associate it with a supernatural presence, for example a child. Horror films
with this kind of title usually use a name that is related to the subject of the
movie or an event that has occurred. To the audience this leaves it very
mysterious and plays on their imagination, making them think more in depth
and want to know more about it, therefore keeping it in their mind until the
film is advertised elsewhere or becomes available to watch.