(2004)

(2004)

Ominous silhouettes all slouched, implying that they are zombies but not explicitly. The smaller figure shows perhaps a child and the one flanking it is more directly forward making its positioning threatening.

Figures fill the entire middle of the poster

which is the visual focus point ,showing

their quantity and potency as a mass.

The melting effect shows decadence and decay which reflects a world filled with dead.

“WHEN THERE’S NO MORE ROOM IN HELL, THE DEAD WILL WALK THE EARTH” Prophetic language engage curiosity of the audience and enforce the inevitability of what is claimed to happen.

Remake of the original :“Dawn of the Dead” by George A. Romero

Director: Zack SnyderColour gradience draws the eye to the center of the poster and the main title and the distant figures showing there to be far more then meets the eye.

(2002)Director: Danny Boyle

“YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED” Ultimatum,

referring also to the numbered title. “Your”

creates a direct appeal to the reader, making a

more dramatic impact.

Huge menacing and unnatural eyes in the

foreground making the main focus of the poster.

The creature is staring directly at the viewer

making a direct connection with them

adding to the scare factor.

Significant landmark showing the indicating that the film is set in London.

Solitary protagonist shown small compared to the monstrous eyes at the top of the character. This conveys isolation and vulnerability, appealing to the audiences emotional sympathy

Red background implies danger and also ties into the redness of the infected eyes during the film .

(2004)Director: Edgar Wright

“SHAUN OF THE DEAD” combining the protagonists name with the cult zombie film “Dawn of the dead” creates a humorous pun. The hand of the zombie indicating clearly zombies would be involved.

Hilariously isolated main character in a sea of

zombies holding the most inappropriately bright bunch of flowers . The

perplexed expression adds to the comical effect of how

out of place he is.

Little detail on the date which refers to the motions

of zombies shuffling.

Zombies pressed up against the glass an nod to the head of iconic “Dawn of the Dead” scene, and humorously ignore the main character pressed up with them.

Ironic statement as the beginning shows ordinary people behaving like zombies in their day to day lives.

Original : George A. Romero, 1973

Remake: Breck Eisner 2001

Original : George A. Romero, 1985