Exorcism

The exorcism of Emily Rose analaysis

The film 'The exorcism of Emily Rose' is a horror movie based on a true story. The main point of the film is seeing how a woman gets possessed and how abnormal things happen to her whilst unaware of what is going on around her. This poster is extremely eyecatching as the word 'exorcism' is the most largest word on the poster which engages the readers attention. Moreover, the picture indicates the girl's problems as she is walking toward a gloomy area.

The tree fading away is a way of reflecting the audiences perceptions as it highlights the ambiguity as the audience cannot see further than the tree which connotes they don't know what is going to happen.

The gloomy colours used to make the character evident, the colours used are similar to fog which could imply the audience cannot see what is going to come as they are blinded.

The font stands out, it is a redish black which could represent danger, also the E from 'Exorcism' is in capital and it is the name letter of the girls name, this could show importance. Moreover, the colour red could suggest murder as red usually has a connection with blood. This may lead the audience to thinking someone is going to die; not only by the colour of the title, but of the word itself. Additionally, the word 'exorcism' captures the audiences attention due to it's powerful meaning; possesion. However, it could also mean that there is an evil spirit around which would tend to be targeted at people who like watching horror movies.Thus, people who are interested to find out what happens to someone who is possessed and therefore makes the film more intriguing as it says 'based on a true story'.

Moreover, the type of shot used is long shot which allows the audience to get the right perspective of the subject. The lighting is focused on the whole poster however certain parts are faded; which connotes a mystery and more sincere side of the story. In addition, due to the lack of visibility, the audience is brought to question the enigma codes intended by the director. 

The clothing used to represent her character is a filthy white robe which connotes carelessness and a foul lifestyle. This may suggest that there is a meaningful past behind her story as to why she is dressed in a gruesome robe walking in the middle of nowhere. The camera shot of the character is viewed from the back which also connotes enigma codes as the audience is unable to see a front on profile. 

The significance of the lone tree in the distance represents loneliness or possible independence; this links in with the primary character denoting a similar fate. The characters shoulders are in a tense position which connotes fear and tension.