Scream DVD Cover Analysis

Camera:

On this cover the shot is an extreme close up with direct address. The image is central and symmetrical. There is no background due to the type of shot. the framing is very tight, the wole face of the woman is included. It is also a straight angle shot.

The Close up shows the expression and fear of the female character. Direct address and the image central means that we can see really clearly the characters mood. as the framing is so tight we can see nothing else apart from the females face which leaves us to wonder what she may be seeing or what is going on.

Mise-en-scene:

White, red and black are the colours are used. Artificial lighting is used and there are not many shadows only to highlight her facial features - nose, eys and mouth. Red and black font at top and bottom of cover. "Don't answer the phone. Don't open the door.Don't try to escape," near bottom of cover and title "Scream" across the top. Age rating in bottom right corner.

Strong colours are used which keep cover really simple and dont draw attention away from character's face. White represents innocence adn purity, maybe suggesting the female's personal traits. Red contrasts with the white making her lips really noticeable, could also connote seduction or blood. Higlighting her facial features with shadow bring out her fear to the audience as we can see her wide eyes and flared nostrils. Title and slogan are at top and bottom to keep character's face in centre and the main focus. Writing in red follows through with colour theme of the rest of the cover. It implies blood and death. Title connotes that the character on the cover is going to be doing a lot of screaming. Her expression also suggests this as her mouth is open. Slogan at the bottom implies the setting is in a house, a homely environment. Gives the impression that danger is coming to the home of the female and that she has no way of being safe or escaping. Age rating in the bottom shows that the film isn't for young children or teenagers which, adds to the idea that the film is very scary.

People:

Female character is looking at the camera. Clothing or hair can't be seen. Facial expression is very clear and exposed - wide eyes, open mouth, hand slightly covering mouth and furrowed brow. Red lipstick on females top lip.

The character looking at the camera gives the audience the opportunity to really see her fear. Nothing else being in the shot, no hair or clothing signifi how important her expression is. It also leaves room for the audience to question what she is wearing or what her hair is like. Hand over her mouth is an action code that connotes fear and horror. Her wide eyes is another action code that suggests she is seeing something frightening and horrible. Her being on the front cover suggest that the main narrative is revolved around her. We get the impression she is the one that is going to be doing the screaming because of her action codes.