Thriller Posters - Case Study 3 - Taking Lives

One of the first things you notice is that this poster is not in colour but a contrast of light and dark. The female is held within the males grasp, which could show the male as the more dominate but also the way the hands are position can fool people in to thinking she is being strangled or caged. Her lips are a central feature and have the most light, lips are an indication of the sexual themes that could be in this film. 

The mans face is hidden, giving him more sinister appeal. Is he or good or bad is the thought. Is this just a lovers affair or is it darker?  Then there is also the films title being in creep writing, like someone has scratched it in their final moments.

One last thing is the actors or actresses apeal, Angelina Jolie is a well known actress and something of sex symbol. This could potentially draw in more spectators of the film.