Denotation & Connotation of Horror Film Images





Gothika
-Denotation
Woman in front of wall with red writing on it. Saying 'Not Alone'.

-Connotation
'Not Alone' symbolises how she may not actually physically be alone or mentally. Showing us that she may be mentally unstable, her clothing (tracksuit) highlights the she may be at home or in a place of comfort as she has not made an effort dress wise. The red writing could be blood, therefore showing us she is some sort of trouble.



Halloween
-DenotationMan with a white face possibly a mask, looking over a banister holding a large knife

-Connotation
Low angle shot to show that he is a strong character and his hierarchy, holding a knife signifying that hen is about to do something wrong.



Scream
-Denotation
Person in white mask and black hooded cloak holding a knife looking through window at a blond woman on a phone.

Connotation
Knife symbolises danger, woman may be on phone to someone asking for help i.e the police, Mask covers the mans face building fear as we don't know who this man is. the murderer may be breaking into the woman's home.