RESEARCH: MOTHER! POSTER ANALYSIS

WATCH TRAILER HERE

FEATURE	COMMENTS
Genre	Thriller/ Horror
Narrative	A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.
Unique Selling Point	Big name actors are starring in the film ‘Jennifer Lawrence’ who is one of the highest grossing actresses in the current market. This will increase the likelihood of sales for the film. The Trailer was fast paced which would appeal to a variety of different people and will also gather a very large crowd. For Robbie Collin, film critic for the telegraph offered the views for the films USP, stating that ‘Hollywood needs mavericks not franchises.’ The film however divided audiences, as it seemed to be a grotesque funhouse reflection of a planet in crisis. Aranofski says ‘the best thing about this film will be the surprise of it. Its an intense journey, defiantly the biggest roller coaster in the park.
Target audience	The target audience for this film is 16-35 year olds of both genders. I feel as though this is the correct target audience as there are no distinct gender themes in the film. It is clearly suitable for both genders to watch and enjoy.
Music	Eerie music, creating a thrilling/ tense atmosphere, music using strings such as violin and cello. Music is composed by an Icelandic composer who is named Johan Johansson I feel as though some music throughout the trailer sounds bit out of place, about halfway through the trailer the music genre sounds like jungle, however works well with the credits and intertitles.
Shot types/camera angles	Various extreme close ups including reaction shots, in order to show the petrified emotions the protagonist is feeling. High angle shots looking down the staircase and when 100’s of people are walking on the lawn with flashlights. Blood on the floor is a point of view shot Low angle shot of the husband emphasizing the terror the wife is currently under due to his actions.
Pace	The trailers editing was descried as violently chaotic
Dialogue
Voiceover	The function of the voice over is to identify with characters vulnerable universe. This therefore allows the audience to sympathise with the protagonist which positions the audience as victims as well. There was a voiceover at the beginning of the trailer in the form of dialogue; this is spoken through the protagonist Jennifer Lawrence.
Special effects	Light blub dripping blood and exploding Furniture and the walls age in front of eyes, and looks to corrode and rot, this is created using CGI. The wall depresses and falls back on itself.
Credits and intertitles	Credits and inter titles I feel match the genre of the film as the font is very unique and is commonly associated with horror/ thriller.