Denotation and 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.
Her tracksuit highlights that she may be at home or somewhere comfortable as she has not made an effort with her clothes. The red writing could be blood, therefore showing us she is in trouble and red signifies anger or danger.











'Halloween'
Denotation
Man wearing a mask, looking over a stair banister holding a big knife.
Connotation
Low angle shot to show that he is in control and holds the power within the shot, and the fact he is holding a knife shows he could be bad/evil.











'Scream'
Denotation
Person in white mask and black hooded cloak who is holding a knife looking through window at a woman who is on the phone.
Connotation
Knife signifies danger, and the woman may be on phone to someone asking for help e.g. the police. The mask covers the person's face building fear  because we don't know who the person is.