analysis of front covers featuring horror films

1. Horror
Magazine
Analysis

2. Masthead is fun yet font
is still related to the
genre ‘F’ and ‘A’ act like
fangs . White and red
font colour stands out
against dark back ground
making it noticeable for
audiences.
Free merchandise
good way to appeal to
audiences who may
not want to read the
magazine but want
the poster
Film name at the
bottom, however
still noticeable due
to its colour
scheme
Four colourful snapshots
of other films featured in
the magazine. Targeting
different audiences as a
way to sell more copies
and gain good readership
Dominant picture is the
antagonist from the
movie. Dark and creepy
tones and shot used.
Way to draw audiences
in.
Sid headings featuring
different actors,
actresses and directors.
Stand out against the
background easier for
people to read

3. Bright blue masthead unusual for a horror movie, therefore showing that this is
targeted at anyone not just one genre audience.
Celebrity
endorsement through
promotion
Dominant image of
villain Sweeney Todd
(Johnny Depp)
promoting the film, but
also attracting audience
due to his large fan
base. This can also
been seen as celebrity
endorsement. The
gloomy look an dull
grey colours relates
back to theme of
horror
Sub headings are in
the same colour of
blue, shows magazines
consistency and
conveys a simple look
The cover does not
show any self promotion
nor does it have
barcode, keeping the
cover simple. The films
name is neither
mentioned meaning
audiences will have to
buy the magazine if they
want to know more
about the movie.

4. The picture is
dominating the front
cover by
overshadowing the
title of the magazine,
showing that the
main focus is the
promotion of the film.
The hidden magazine
title also suggests that
it does not have to be
always be shown due
to its popularity and
therefore audiences
still no what they are
buying.
Main actress is cover in
blood from head to toe.
This shows the genre
straight away also
conveys that this gore
and blood will be a
major theme in the film
Sub headings are
small and out the
way, centralising
the picture as the
main aspect of the
cover. Only bold
heading is ‘Carrie’
in yellow again
promoting the
movie
There is bold contrast
between both the
costume being worn
by the main
character and the
background of the
cover which allows
this to stand out on
shelves making it eye
catching to
audiences