https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scream-Poster-Framed-Unframed-Glossy/dp/B08V5HWC7X 


Language: how do we know it is a film poster? What key conventions (typical features) of a film poster can you spot and what do they communicate to the audience? We will know that the "scream" film poster is a film poster as we have multiple characters on the front cover with a more dark gloomy settings with one holding a cell phone towards a girls right ear and shows she is panicing and to her left we have the main killer character holding a knife and proves it is a horror film. 

Industries: who are the companies behind the film? Who directs or stars in the film? You may need to research this on the internet if it isn't clear on the poster. The companies behind the film "scream" are Dimension films, Woods entertainment and Miramax films. The directs/stars in the film is Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson; To top it off with who is making money from this set of media product is paramount pictures along with its co-owner spyglass media group.

Audience: who is the target audience for this film? How can we tell? This film is targeted to ages 15-25 which is to older teens and adults. We can easily prove and suggest this because we have the mask of the original scream and we have the shining knife sparkling showing lots of violence and image of stabbing. We can also see people worried and looks like one is holding the phone to call for help as the original scream is after them with a shining knife to kill them.


Representation: what representation of people or groups can we find in this poster? What does it tell the audience?
The Final Girl: Sidney Prescott
The Athlete / Popular Guy: Billy Loomis
The "Wh***" Foil: Tatum Riley
The Fool / Comedic Relief: Stu Macher
The Scholar / Horror Nerd

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