True Blood Analysis Poster

The poster denotes death.

The word “BLOOD” is written in bold, red letters to show the targeted age is for the middle and older generation.

Pale skin represents death.

The nostrils are black to also contrast with the pale skin

The tongue licking the red drip represents vampires tasting blood.

Distinctive red lips over pale skin to emphasise the colour.

The fang implies the program is about vampires.

Red lips represent blood.

Red and grey colours contrast to create a big effect.

This poster creates curiosity as you can’t see the character’s eyes.

Shadows on the poster to create suspense.

TRUE BLOOD, written in capital letters to show that the main storyline is about blood.

Uses strong words like “crave” and “True” as they connote what the vampire desires.

Showing that the creator of this program has already created a successful program on television implies that this program will be strong and imaginative.

Large, bold letters to show when the program starts and what channel it’s played on.

The tongue is a normal colour but the skin is pale and grey. This creates a contrast between colours which implies there are contrasts between characters in the program.