N E W U P D A T E D F I N A L P O S T E R

After taking in the feedback I got for my poster, I decided that I didn't really like my original final poster and agreed with the feedback that it is too fun and innocent looking and doesn't really scream out horror to the viewer. I also took on board the idea that my poster should have a darker colour palette to make it seem scarier and decided the make the background of this new poster black. I have also included a strap line 'roll up, roll up' to this poster, which was another recommendation I received in my feedback. I have used the same review quotes and the hexagonal shaped stars, as well as the same billing box. I have also maintained a similar colour scheme of yellow, blue and red in this new and updated poster. The involvement of the lines on the image of the clown face also hints at the fact that the film is a slightly art-house horror in that it is unique and creative. There is also still as aspect of simplicity and blank space, which I wanted to remain as I like the look of a more simplistic poster, which also relates to the art-house genre.

P O S T E R F E E D B A C K

I have recently gotten feedback for my poster following its moderation and, although positive feedback, I will now have to implement the recommended changes in order to improve it further.

'It follows the conventions and is stylish and well designed' however the recommendations are:

• at first glance, it is too jolly: until you look closely, the poster is not clearly an advert for a horror film. Even an art-house film would need to follow some generic conventions to draw in passersby.
  
  
  • To remedy this, we suggest that you play with a darker colour palette. You might find that using a grey or black background, rather than a white one, is all you need to make it clear what genre you are working in.
    
    
• Include your strap line (present on the website) on your poster.
• ‘Coming soon’ at the top in the centre would balance out the poster and be in keeping with poster conventions.'