Poster Analysis by

Props

2015-10-19 09:12:27 UTC

due to the main character holding a gun, it shows violence and can be a clear genre signifier to represent action.

Spectre

2015-10-19 09:14:10 UTC

the white suit implies that bond is the good guy as white connotes goodness

Spectre

penn_hannah16 — 2015-10-19 09:15:13 UTC

Crimson Peak

penn_hannah16 — 2015-10-19 09:16:59 UTC

Protagonist

2015-10-19 09:17:21 UTC

the colour of his suit is white which can connote innocence, which could then indicate to the audience how he is the protagonist of the film and isn't seen as a villain.

Body Language

2015-10-19 09:18:38 UTC

The body language of the main character could show his confidence and power, this is due to him crossing his arms and standing tall, which could also indicate how he is fearless.

Iconography

penn_hannah16 — 2015-10-19 09:19:07 UTC

The iconography of the 007 logo signifies that it is the next movie in the bond franchise.

Antagonist

2015-10-19 09:21:33 UTC

on the front of this poster, the use of the skulled-face behind the protagonist shows how he is clearly unidentified, which creates enigma for the audience, in addition to this it is also clear that they are the antagonist and follows Levi-Strauss' theory of binary opposites, presenting good vs. evil.

Spectre

2015-10-19 09:22:07 UTC

his facial expression is serious implying he could strike at any moment

Poster

penn_hannah16 — 2015-10-19 09:22:19 UTC

This poster is a teaser poster used to inform the demographic and create a buzz of a new film. Underneath the date it reveals that it is going to be shown in IMAX. This shows that it is a big budget Hollywood film which is going to have a wide audience due to the fact that it is being shown in big cinemas.

Poster

penn_hannah16 — 2015-10-19 09:23:52 UTC

The poster is a teaser poster as it features the words 'coming soon' quite small on the bottom of the page. this is used to create an atmosphere for the demographic and inform them of the release of the film.

Spectre

2015-10-19 09:25:47 UTC

low key lighting is used.

Body Language

2015-10-19 09:26:08 UTC

the body language of the women shows how she is fearful due to being slouched, this also shows a lack of confidence,

Facial Expression

2015-10-19 09:27:31 UTC

the facial expression of the girl also shows how she looks confused and worried about whatever it is she is looking at.

Crimson Peak

2015-10-22 14:13:05 UTC

low key lighting is used to create a dark effect.

Costume

2015-10-22 14:15:12 UTC

the costume that the girl is wearing in the crimson peak poster could show that it is set in the victorian era