Wolfman Poster Analysis

1.  Close up shots of main characters: Anthony Hopkins, world renowned actor known for his horror roles. Audience will expect something of him or question him. Emily Blunt is the "damsel in distress" or the main love interest, attracive yet timid/scared. Benicio Del Toro has a strong gaze, almost focused on Hopkins connotates conflict between the two. Hugo Weaving, in the background conntates a complication or further interest in with the other characters.
2. Space betwee the characters connotates they are all interlinked and are central to the plot.
3. Dark colour scheme, blacks and blues dennotes night and evil, yet is contrasting with the moonlight surrounding Wolfman. May show contrast between good and evil, inside the character

Dracula Analysis

1. Unlike normal horror posters/films, Love is an unusual concept in horror films.
2. Unexpected contrast between vampire and wolves/werewolves. Normally seen as opposites in horror films.
3. Teeth Connotation: Blood sucking, pain.
4. “Bram Stoker’s” shows is the original story, so audience will have an understanding of the plot.
5. Acclaimed film director (Ford Coppola) , audience will have high expectations.
6. November release, dark nights, similar to the setting in the film. Will play with the audiences mind. Not a half term film, so would connotate adult themes e.g sex or violence.
7. Typography is gothic typical for vampire films. Red in colour  connotating  blood or it is written in blood.
8. Denotation: A monster, Vampire from Transylvania. Blood sucking, shape shifting stalker.