The document analyzes and compares two movie posters for the films "The Stepfather" and "When a Stranger Calls". Both posters use dark backgrounds and red titles to signal the thriller/horror genre. They also both feature a central image of a hand holding an object related to the plot. However, the hand in "The Stepfather" poster looks clean and normal to make the villain seem more familiar, while the hand in "When a Stranger Calls" is dirty to distance the audience. Neither tagline reveals much of the plot but entices viewers. The document concludes the posters effectively use common thriller/horror conventions while differing in their portrayal of the villains.
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2. The Stepfather (2009)
Features a dark
background.This
directs the audiences
focus onto the fists
with the tie. Adds a
sinister feel to the
poster.
One central image of
clenched fists.
Indicates
anger/violence.Tie is
pulled tightly and
shows tension.
Reveals genre of the
film – thriller/horror.
Tagline reveals little about plot, but still
entices audience.
Conventional font used.
Capitalised, red and appears like
it is dripping. Makes the
audience think of blood/murder.
Creates a chilling feeling in
audience.
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information
Age rating
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Release month –
October release is
appropriate for a
thriller/horror due to
the celebrations of
Halloween.
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3. When a Stranger Calls (2006)
Dark background alludes to
mystery and draws focus to
arm.
Male hand, presumably the
villain. Nails and skin looks
dirty –dirt is viewed as
disgusting in society and
therefore audience are
positioned against character. Prop of phone reveals that
phone may be central to
narrative of film.
Attractive female victim in
distress on phone screen.
Indicates person holding the
phone has taken her and
audience can understand he
is the villain.
Use of capitalised red
font. Connotes danger.
Suggests thriller/horror.
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information
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Age rating
Release date
Website
4. Comparison of Poster Designs
■ Both posters make use of the common genre conventions for a thriller/horror movies.
Including the dark background and a red capitalised title.
■ The layout of both posters is also very similar.All text is located at the bottom of the
poster and the image in the centre. In terms of images, both posters use a hand/arm
holding an object that is central to the narrative. A male hand/arm is used as it is
symbolises power and authority. However, the looks of the hands are very different, in
The Stepfather the hand is very clean, nails trimmed and a wedding ring is featured.
This is scary for the audience as it hits closer to home – a recognisable and relatable
character is the villain.When a Stranger Calls uses a dirty hand to distance the
audience from their villain.
■ When a Stranger Calls does not use a tagline on their movie poster.
