By Olivia Houlton

POSTER ANALYSIS- ORPHAN

The tagline is positioned at the top

of the poster

THE GENERIC CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

OF THE POSTER

There is an image in the centre which is

clearly showing “Esther” the

protagonist of the filmThe title is nearer the

bottom. The font used is very scratchy and rough

looking, perhaps reflecting on the horror

genre of the film

THE GENERIC CONVENTIONAL FEATURES

OF THE POSTER

The Billboard is at the bottom, mentioning the director, mangers and producers

At the bottom is the release date followed by another tagline which is coloured red, perhaps

foreshadowing the theme of death in the film

MISE EN SCENE

Facial expression and body language- Esther’s facial-

expression is very serious and sinister, also her direct address

to the audience is very intimidating and makes her

appear superior.

Lighting and colour- The colour green in the background almost

implies Esther’s witch-like presence and personality. Also the deep purple of the choker and black ribbon in her hair

may be symbolic of death. Also, the lighting creates lot of

shadows on her face which makes her appear threatening

and scary.

MISE EN SCENE

Costume, hair and make-up- The hair and make-up of Esther is

over-the-top neat and tidy, creating an ere vibe. Also, her costume is quite old-fashioned,

again creating a creepy atmosphere. Also, the choker

around her neck indicates towards an edgy and more

violent side to her Positioning of

character/objects within frame- Esther is positioned in the very centre of the poster,

creating the feeling of entrapment and vulnerability

as a viewer.

Position/Shot type- The use of a medium-close-up shot allows

the viewer to see Esther’s threatening facial expression and the extreme neatness of

her style. This allows the viewer to feel suspicious and

wary of her.

Angle- There is use of a slight low angle in this poster, again making Esther appear more

superior and powerful, making the viewer cautious of her.

CAMERAWORK

CAMERAWORK

Composition- Esther is in the very centre of the poster, this composition again makes the audience feel further threatened .

Depth of field- The image of Esther has a deep focus, allowing her to be shown in great detail, making the viewer realise her significance as a character.