Kiss of the Vampire film poster (1963)
- Created by: Blake Godadrd
- Created on: 13-03-19 14:01
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2. The gesture code of the woman on the left is that of the stereotypical what?
- passive victim of the ‘monster’, his power highlighted by the fact that he’s holding her by just one arm.
- The ‘monster’, her power highlighted by the fact that she’s holding him by just one arm.
3. Neale argues that audience pleasures are derived from generic repetition and difference.
- This film poster repeats much of the symbolism associated with Hammer and Universal horror films
- This film poster does not repeat much of the symbolism associated with Hammer and Universal horror films
4. The capitalised, serif font of The title creates connotations linked to the vampire film genre
- The narrative is linear, featuring disruptions and a resolution that reflects the dominant message of triumph over adversity through commitment to a dream.
- with its ‘wooden’ styling (referencing the vampire’s coffin or the stake needed to kill him
- Two ‘worlds’ are constructed – the salubrious 1950s sitting room and the contemporary city setting, established through the set, props and puppets on the grand piano.
5. The gloomy grey, black and brown colour palette reinforces the film’s...
- dark, scary conventions while the red highlight colour draws attention to the attacking bats, the vampire and the blood – all key visual signifiers for the genre.
- bright happy conventions while the yellow highlight colour draws attention to the attacking bats, the vampire and the blood – all key visual signifiers for the genre.
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