In order to have a successful magazine it is important to research other movie posters before I start mine, so I can get some idea and influence of what to include. Here I have chosen the 'Amityville Horror' teaser poster. Firstly look at the colours, red, grey, black and a mossy green glow about the house which suggests decay and in a way, impending doom. The title is written in sharp, piercing font in blood red which suggests blood, violence and pain. Also look at the 'Y', perhaps this implies dripping blood or maybe even a dagger. The title is god, it stands out and draws your attention, what a good title should do. The dimmed light also draws your attention to the person, which looks like a man, staggering towards the house (I say staggering by his body image, slouching and leaning) holding what looks like a gun so this suggests that there is a killer watching the house. And the tagline "Katch em & kill em" suggests some sort of supernatural being is involved also because of the way it seems to be scratched. It looks quite sharp, almost like a demonic child. Look at the two windows at the top of the house, they seem to be the only visible windows with lights on, they seem to look like yes which could suggest there is something wrong with the house itself. If you had watched the film or read the story (for it is based on a true story) you'd know that it is actually the house that is possessed and then takes hold of those who inhabit it.
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