Poster Analysis:Shutter Island

This is the poster of shutter island I will be analysing:

Black and dark background to represent the genre of a psychological thriller and the film plot being “dark” and frightening.

Rainy weather. Rain could represent the “cleansing” of the story, meaning there is something bad happening that the rain is trying to “wash” away.

One line sentence in three words, a statement that someone is missing. Leaves the audience in suspense.

Main character is shown through the poster as he takes up the majority of the room. Attracts audience straight away because he is good looking and an A list celebrity.

Picture of the building right in the centre of the poster, implying the film is revolved and “centred” around this building. Light around the island, making it the first thing we look at.

Name of film. Stands out as it is in bold and red font, making it the only colourful image on the poster. This is done to stick into people’s heads the name of the film. Only other thing with this red tint is the month the film comes out. Candle lit over the

lighthouse. Almost looking like a candle, giving an eerie and sinister feeling.

Director’s name and credits.