A2: Film Magazine front cover analysis

The film magazine front cover is dedicated to promoting the film. It has a still image of the protagonist on the cover and text that gives readers an insight on what the film is about.

Main Image: The main image is not making direct eye contact with the camera as this is a feature common in many psychological thriller or horror film magazine covers. To support this convention I did not allow the direct eye contact as it increases the mystery.

Masthead: The masthead is one of the most eye catching texts on the page. It is evidently the largest and boldest and promotes the magazine.

Banner: The banner also promotes the film allowing audiences to see exclusive behind the scene images.

Lures: Every magazine includes a lure to help sell the magazine. The lure I used was the banner 'say hello to our big screenplay special' as it pulls the reader in giving them an insight into what the magazine includes persuading them to buy it and read the rest of the article.

Colours: The colours used link to the colours on the films poster and the trailer, creating a synergetic effect and a house style. The reds, blacks and whites not only link to the rest of promotional package but also connote mystery, obscurity and evil linking to the psychological thriller genre.

Sell lines: To sell the magazine, I included a 'preview special' on the cover which includes all the most famous films of the year allowing readers to read exclusive stuff on these films. This is a technique magazines such as 'Empire' use but only on certain magazine issues as it helps increase the sales of the magazine.