Poster conventions - Introduction

A poster for a film is an integral element to the film's success. A film poster needs to be captivating to catch the audiences eye. Several things that are often found in a film poster would be a focal picture combined with the film's title in bold font, luring audiences in. A poster is commonly designed to attract the largest audiences possible. Here are several examples of film posters I have researched:

Black Panther

Legend

Despicable Me

Darkest Hour

Inglourious Basterds

Holmes and Watson

My Sister's Keeper