Ancillary Tasks

Before creating my post production pieces I researched existing products so that my poster and double page spread would attract my target audience effectively. I realised that there were a number of conventions used to connote psychological thriller.

The colours used in psychological thrillers are predominantly red, black and white. Red and black are also closely linked to horror. They connote danger, violence, blood, evil and mystery. Whereas in horror, these connotations are often literal, in psychological thrillers these connotations are often implied. Low-key lighting is often used on the main subjects to create enigma and mystery. The background is often dark to emphasise this. It also helps to create an unsettling atmosphere; building tension.

Conventions used in my poster:

• Close-up of protagonist looking worried

• Dark colours used- red and black

• Title stands out

• Fonts used are condensed and small for credits

• Inclusion of release date and production logo’s

• Recurring motifs of red jacket and antagonist to create a striking image

My Double Page Spread Conventions + Subversions

Conventions:

• Size 12 font for the main bulk of text (the size used in most magazine publishing)

• Large image displaying the film being discussed within the article

• Strong house style through the use of the red black and white throughout

• Bold, edgy style to appeal to a younger audience which my film is aimed at

Subversions:

• The image isn’t spread across both pages because my image was vertical, not horizontal