1. Assignment 10:
Two Thriller Poster Analysis
Patrycia Butrym
Esere Simei-Akajagbo
Shivonne Weekes
Courtney Buabeng

2. Film Posters To Analyse
Taken
(2008)
The Hunger Games:
Catching Fire (2013)

3. Film 1
Denotation/Connotation
Man
Gun
Girl
Courtney
The man’s face is serious and
mysterious, showing he’s on a
mission. Also, the placement
and size of his picture depicts
he’s importance and
dominance.
The gun indicates
that there is crime
involved and possibly
the aspect of murder.
The emotion and
placement of the girl on
the phone illustrate her
reliance on the male figure
and how petrified she is.

4. Character Representation
The gun
suggests that
the character is
involved in
crime and
murder can be
included in this
film.
Patrcycia
The characters
representation shows
aggression and formality
as you can see in his
facial expression.
The main
character is
wearing black
which shows
that he is in
grief and also
that he has
authority.

5. Stereotypes
Stereotypes in this genre are:
• Stereotypical vulnerable female victim in need of a male rescuer.
• Antagonist is a mystery man.
• Daunting incidental theme music to build tension.
• Killers/kidnappers are hidden until the climax of the film.
Stereotypes are reinforced:
• The father of the young girl is the rescuer and kills the kidnappers.
• The young girl is a vulnerable female victim.
• The typical thriller storyline. (Kidnap, crime, murders and rescue in the
end.)
• The volume control of the music increases and is intensified in most
climatic scenes.
• Kidnapper is revealed in the end.

6. Patrcycia
Setting and Location
The setting
and location is
dull and black
which
represents the
mystery in the
film.
The location that are
shown in the smaller
images behind the
character suggest
that there is a lot of
action and crime
happening.
All the images
shown in the
background are in
sepia effect to
show a flashback of
all the scenes
throughout the
film and to show
the audience what
type location its set
in before they go to
watch it .

7. Film 1
Colour Symbolism
Black and white.
-Symbolises flashbacks
and past events. These
colours connote
innocence, safety and
positivity.
Courtney
Black.
-Connotes formality,
mystery, death,
darkness, suggests sin,
negativity, strength,
authority and angst.
Orange.
-Connotes energy and the
brightness of the text is
prominent and captures
audiences attention.

8. Courtney
Film 1
Language Of Film Title & Catchphrase
Catchphrase:
“I WILL FIND YOU…
I WILL KILL YOU.”
•
•
•
The words in the
catchphrase define the
actual storyline and
create a sense of
bravery and skill.
It also highlights that
there is crime involved
and audience know
what to expect.
The mode of address is
very much masculine
and suggestive.
Film title:
• The enigmatic word “TAKEN”
already builds tension and
mystery.
• The font of the title is in
capital letters which is striking
and the brightness of orange
colour is very engaging.
• The mode of address is quite
formal, stern and intensified.

9. Film Title:
• Size- Large and bold.
•The placement of the
text is in the centre.
•The colour orange makes
the title appear enticing
and energetic.
The Catchphrase:
• Is also large and in
bold.
• It is the most iconic
sentence within the
entire film.
Film 1
Text Analysis
Courtney
Actor Credit:
• No other character
credit except “Liam
Neeson.”
• The main focus is on
the main character,
which is essential for
admiration of the actor
and the character in
the film.

10. Framing/CAM SAMC
A mid shot is used
to view the main
character with
more detail.
Low key lighting is
used to also keep
the main character
as the subject.
Patrcycia
The main
character is
enlarged to stand
out from the rest
and be the main
subject.
Sepia effect
to show
flashbacks.

11. Film 2
Denotation/Connotation
Esere
Denotation
Fire
Mockingjay Bird
Metal Ring
Shivonne
Connotation
Fire symbolises
power, fierceness
of the character.
Mockingjay bird is a
symbol of hope and
rebellion
Metal Ring symbolises
closure and importance
of character- isolated
from surroundings.

12. Film 2
Character Representation
Facial
Expressions:
reveals her
determination.
Props: the arrow
symbolises
reaching out
and achieving
her goal.
Shivonne
CAM SAMC:
Mid shotshows her
power and her
authority.
Costumes: The white
symbolises hope and
goodness. The black
symbolises power and
elegance.

13. Stereotypes
Stereotypes in this genre are:
• Women- Strong, vulnerable, Independent, brave and a
breadwinner.
Stereotypes are challenged:
• The feminine's are adopting masculine characteristics
such as providing for their families and being strong.
Stereotypes are reinforced:
• Women are presented as vulnerable and fragile

14. Film 2
Setting/Location
Setting-
Esere
Location• The background is black and
• There’s stark contrast of the
vivid red and black
there isn't any hints of the
location.
•Creates an aggressive
poster- drawing the audience
in.
• Therefore, this connotes
with a sense of mystery.
•Also implies a dark tone for
the film

15. Film 2
Colour Symbolism
Esere
OrangeConnotes with energy and
enthusiasm.
BlackConnotes with power and
mystery.
RedConnotes with aggression,
blood, danger, love, desire
and strength.
WhiteConnotes with reverence,
hope and purity.

16. Film 2
Language Of Film Title & Catchphrase
Shivonne
Language Of Film
Title:
The Hunger Games:
Catching Fire
• Connotation - The
words ‘catching Fire’
means there is
bravery.
•
•
Mode of address –
gives excitement
because the title is
in capitals and bold.
The title reveals that
she is reliving the
same experience.
Esere
Catchphrase:
“Remember who the
enemy is”
• Connotation- The
words carry a theme
of rebellion.
•Mode of addressAdds aggression to the
poster.
•It evokes the action
genre- i.e. Superhero
teaches the ‘bad guys’enemy .

17. Film 2
Text Analysis
Esere
Actor Credit:
• No character credit.
•The main focus is on the main
character- creates popularity for
character and actor.
‘Catching Fire’
• Is bigger than the main
title ‘The Hunger Games’
• Suggests that the poster
wants to invite more
viewers
• Who were not fans of the
previous sequence.
Film Title:
• Size- Big and bold
• Text is centred
• Metal renderingenhances Sci-Fi look.
•ColourYellow look hot and
dangerous.

18. Film 2
Framing & CAM SAMC
The framing is
portrait.
The character is
centred which
emphasises that she
is the important
one.
Shivonne
Mid Shot to
reveal her
actions.
The camera is
straight on to
highlight the focus
on the character.