Thriller Film Poster Codes & Conventions Research
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Picture in a thriller film poster typically includes dark colours/lighting, this reflects on the Thriller genre, and its codes & conventions. In film posters in general, the main character is usually the focus of it, to attract the audience. In thriller film posters the same thing applies however a different perspective is added, usually the Antagonist and Protagonist is included, this tells the audience that there is a villain and a victim.
The picture in thriller film posters typically use low key lighting, for example the poster for Taken. The main character is included on the front and lighting is added from above him, hiding his face making the audience curious. The lighting doesn't cover his face however focuses on the weapon of which he is holding, this emphasises the genre, also hinting to the audience that there will be scenes that typically are included in Action films. In this particular poster, the background is blacked out, focusing all the attention on the main character, and making the writing (title & quote) stand out making the audience pay attention to it, showing the significance of the quote. However different films have different ideas of unique film posters, for example some may include a background revealing scenes of the film which may be specific to an audience giving it a larger audience.
Overall, the majority of thriller film posters include the main characters in the centre, suggesting that they are of high significance, whether it be the antagonist or protagonist. In addition to this, it is clear that the majority of the thriller film posters include low key lighting to add mystery and to keep the traditional codes and conventions of a thriller genre film.
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