Poster Analysis - The Strangers

The colours evident on the poster establish the horror genre of the film. Dark colours such as brown and black are used to indicate fright and mystery. The props used on the poster are interesting as they shock the audience, the use of white masks of the 3 individuals is effective as we cannot see their faces so we feel instantly insecure and can establish that this isn't a normal situation. The body language of the three characters standing up suggests that they dominate the other characters and this is furthur implied as we cannot see the faces of Tyler and Speedman, so we know that they are not in control. This poster is particularly effective in establishing a complex narrative. The use of the brick in the background of the poster is effective in symbolising the idea of isolation and vulnerabilty, we can establish that Tyler and Speedman are trapped within their home perhaps. The use of the typography 'BECAUSE YOU WERE HOME' is effective as it again allows the audience to establish a narrative, it is also effective in potraying a mystery.