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HORROR MOVIE MAGAZINE COVER ANALYSIS By Selina Argyrou

Horror Magazine Cover Analysis

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Page 1: Horror Magazine Cover Analysis

HORROR MOVIE MAGAZINE COVER

ANALYSIS

By Selina Argyrou

Page 2: Horror Magazine Cover Analysis

The title of the magazine itself is

placed underneath the central image.

This shows how the magazine want the

image to be the main focus. This

also shows how the magazine is so well

known that the audience can

recognise the name and brand without

showing the full title.

The magazine usually has lots of cover lines but for

this one the magazine decided to make them small so it doesn’t overcrowd the central image.

The central image is of the main

character from the film ‘Carrie.’ She takes up all of the

front cover and has a bold contrast of

red compared to the black background. The blood that covers her is very eerie

and mysterious and her hair is also red which gives connotations of violence

which would be seen in the film.

Page 3: Horror Magazine Cover Analysis

Unlike the previous magazine cover, the title of the magazine is big and bold and covers the central image. This is also

true about the cover lines which cover half

of Johnny Depp’s head. This could be because this story is

not as famous or wanted as ‘Carrie’ is.

The image of Johnny Depp is brighter than the previous. He has pale skin and the

background is grey, there are now

colours that stand out apart from the title. This is not as

eye catching or mysterious as it is

very plain.

Johnny Depps facial expression is stern and he is frowning. This is serious, but

does not portray horror like the

previous ‘Carrie’ magazine cover did.

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The title of the magazine is very large taking up half the page. It

is bright red which is contrast to the dark, black

background.

The image of the film, ‘The Shining’ is very famous, which would appeal to the readers.

The cover line “500 greatest movies of all time” shows how the magazine has a good knowledge of films, not just horror films which would appeal to all film lovers.