1. DVD and Release Poster Analysis Thriller films

2. Half his face is hidden to add mystery and show how his character may be concealed/hidden in the film. Black and white filter used on the main image contrasts to the orange/bright filter in the binoculars to illustrate that this is where the action/excitement is happening. Text is white so it stands out on the black background – connotes innocence Disturbia – the title is a cross of the words ‘disturb’ and ‘suburbia’ which reveals to the audience where its set and implies that a disturbance will occur which fits the thriller genre. Title is positioned so it looks like this hidden face is saying it, this shows he is the protagonist. Binoculars are a prop that fits the thriller genre as it signifies secrecy/mystery. Masked killer with knife - typical iconography for thriller film. Tagline – ‘killer’ signifies that there will be a typical murderer/victim scenario. Binoculars pointed straight at audience – this device is used to entice their target audience. Dark figure - suggests he's the villain. Font of title looks like its been written using a typewriter which were dated back to World War 2. This war theme suggests an aspect of the narrative where two forces are in battle: the villain and the protagonist. RELEASE POSTER ANALYSIS

3. The movies tagline ‘someone is missing’ is used to create mystery and raise the question; who is missing? The main image is of Leonardo Dicaprio surrounded by darkness with nothing but a match for light which gives a sense he is lost in the darkness. The main image is multi layered with an image of an island and a faded image of what appears to be a building. Raises the question; is this Shutter Island? It shows the iconography of a psychological thriller film as Leonardos face seems puzzled as if he trying to work something out. Leonardo Dicaprio is a well known film star so is positioned in the centre of the poster to appeal to the audience as he is easily recognisable. Also shows he is the protagonist. Title suggests the film is about an island which implies seclusion. The word ‘shutter’ suggests something is shut away here. Red font signifies there is violence present on the island. Credits are almost unreadable which shows they are trying to advertise the film, the star, and the date (red font). Release date is October which gives implications of a thriller film as its released near Halloween. Rain is a code to suggest it is a thriller film as most thriller/horror film climaxes are set during a storm. The red font and orange glow of the lit match contrasts against a grey/blue filter over the rest of the poster. These dull colours suggest a mysterious/dangerous atmosphere. RELEASE POSTER ANALYSIS 2

4. DVD COVER ANALYSIS