Analyzing thriller film titles and logos

The title Ransom suggests money, or hostage's occurring. This is a fitting title for a thriller film as hostage's will usually be shown as a 'chase' and therefore the scenes can be  very fast paced and fitting with the conventions of a thriller. The logo of the title shows silhouettes or shadows of people on a neutral sunset background. The letters of the title are red, a colour that connotes danger and blood, this further suggest the thrilling genre of the film.

The last house on the left is a very fitting title for a thriller film. This is because it creates suspense and mystery as it leaves the audience questioning what is so special about this house. The font used is very bold, yet slightly scratchy making it a good font to connote fear to the audience. All the font is white, which is quite basic, yet the word 'house' is red, connoting danger and making the word stand out. The danger red is further emphasised by the blood splatters seen behind the word.

The title 127 hours does not connote fear to an audience, however it does connote suspense as the audience are left wondering what 127 hour is a time limit for. It also suggests there to be action in the film as the time limit reaches a closing point. The sunset background does not create tension or fear within the audience as it is calm and happy using bright colours such as oranges that connote this.

The title Harrison Ford is the fugitive is again not a title that creates fear or suspense, however it creates mystery as to who is Harrison Ford and why is he the fugitive, it creates the idea of a spy, and therefore the audience would get th idea this film is going to be full of action. The logo is very basic, although all the words are in capital letters and a bold font in the colour white to make them stand out, the only other colour is the black background. This simplicity can make it eyecatching to an audience, however many may find it looks plain and boring.

The next three days is a very simple title in a calm blue colour. The blue background looks slightly like it is underwater, for example in the sea. The simple white text in capital letters connotes purity and innocence. The title suggests there is a time limit which also creates a deadline within the film. This is the part of the title that creates mystery and makes the film seem thrilling for the audience.

 The ring is a very simple title and it follows the structure of the indefinite article "the" followed by a noun. This structure together makes anything seem scary and creates  suspense as it is so simple and leaves no clues for the audience. The image links to the title as it is a ring around the title in what looks like a pool of water with rings rippling outwards.

Panic room is a title that could create suspense within an audience as using the word 'panic' within the title creates fear for an audience. This title also creates mystery for the audience as they question what is in the room that creates panic. The black background with the red writing connotes danger which creates fear, without needing effects.

Shutter island's logo looks as if it represents an island as the sky and land portray this. This highlights desertion and isolation, this is then further emphasized by the bold, red title which connotes danger. Overall i think this logo links with the title of the film and the font is simple and easily readable.