Along the outside of the poster, there is visible

editing where scratches and wearing have been

introduced. This creates a sense of mystery and
insinuates that there is danger.

I find the tagline very

In the background of
interesting due to the
the main character, the
fact the first and last
viewer can see a
word are mirrors of
mirror. In the mirror,
each other. This could
the female character’s
also link in with the
reflection has a serious
image with a reflection
expression on her face.
of a ghostly boy.
Next to this reflection
is a faded reflection of
another character, a
The main figure in the young boy, who looks
film poster shows a worn and tired, almost
young female deathly. This makes
character, the main the audience believe
character. The photo that the figure is a
portrays this subject as ghost.
being a slender,
attractive young
woman, which would The colour scheme is
appeal to a male very saturated and
audience. The subject consists of very blue
is wearing a white tints. This is a very
costume which could cold palette which
symbolise purity and suggests something
naivety. ghostly and sinister
happens in the plot.

The title ‘The Unborn’ is in the bottom third of the Additional information
film poster. The title is white and appears to glow is added at the bottom to
with a high feathering effect, against the blue-ish credit a few of the
background. This effect makes the title appear production team and
ghostly. companies.
 The tagline is very ambiguous – “sooner or later”
doesn’t indicate an exact time. This leads the
viewer to believe that something can attack at any
time. “They” is another mysterious word used in
this tagline. The viewers may want to know who
“they” are as it creates an enigma.

Dark, shadowy
background creates
enigma towards the
film. This may prompt
viewers to ask the
Also, the only ‘light question “who is
source’ for this film, hiding in the
comes for the left third shadows?” It also sets
of the poster, this is the horror genre
quite unusual for a film because black and the
poster as they usually darkness are linked in
aim for the viewer to with fears.
look at the centre of the
poster.

The title of the film

stands out, especially
the word “Others”,
The film poster clearly because of the white
indicates whop plays font against the black
the main character. background. The font
Nicole Kidman is a is also very creepy due
very well-known to the fact it resembles
actress and this may light coming through a
attract fans of this closed door.
actress.

The fact that the main character (Nicole Kidman) is not Additional information is
centered in the poster, could suggest that there is someone or added at the bottom to credit a
something behind her/to the side of her. This teamed up with few of the production team and
her facial expression (scared at what is behind her) makes the companies.
viewer wonder what is out there.
 The tagline is very ambiguous – “sooner or later”
doesn’t indicate an exact time. This leads the
viewer to believe that something can attack at any
time. “They” is another mysterious word used in
this tagline. The viewers may want to know who
“they” are as it creates an enigma.

The dark/black
background creates an
enigma. This could
make the audience
wonder what is hiding
The ring in the centre of in the darkness and
the poster also looks like shadows. The Dark is
a smoky ring, almost a common fear and it
ghostly. This reflects the could also represent
narrative of the film the unknown which is
which is based around another human fear.
the death and haunting
of a young girl.

The title of the film

stands out, especially
the word “Others”,
The film poster clearly because of the white
indicates whop plays font against the black
the main character. background. The font
Nicole Kidman is a is also very creepy due
very well-known to the fact it resembles
actress and this may light coming through a
attract fans of this closed door.
actress.

The fact that the main character (Nicole

Kidman) is not centered in the poster, could
suggest that there is someone or something
behind her/to the side of her. This teamed up
with her facial expression (scared at what is
behind her) makes the viewer wonder what is
out there.