2. This is the poster of shutter island I will be analysing:
3. Black and dark background
to represent the genre of a
psychological thriller and
the film plot being “dark”
and frightening.
Main character is shown through the poster
as he takes up the majority of the room.
Attracts audience straight away because he
is good looking and an A list celebrity.
Rainy weather. Rain could
represent the “cleansing” of
the story, meaning there is
something bad happening
that the rain is trying to
“wash” away.
One line sentence in
three words, a statement
that someone is missing.
Leaves the audience in
suspense.
Name of film. Stands out as
it is in bold and red
font, making it the only
colourful image on the
poster. This is done to stick
into people’s heads the name
of the film. Only other thing
with this red tint is the
month the film comes out.
Director’s name and credits.
Picture of the building
right in the centre of the
poster, implying the film is
revolved and “centred”
around this building. Light
around the island, making
it the first thing we look
at.
Candle lit over the
lighthouse. Almost
looking like a
candle, giving an eerie
and sinister feeling.
