Stranger Things poster analysis

((DISTINCT, CLAMPS, analysis, mise-en-scene))

• The whole poster is dark and mysterious, especially with the black outer box surrounding the poster which draws your attention to the centre. This emphasises silhouettes of a forest highlighting the theme of mystery and danger. This subtly indicates where Will went missing as they try to uncover the truth of what happened in the forest. 
• The moon draws your attention due to its brightness indicating most of the events occur and are set at night- also may be the light at the end of the tunnel. The lighting reflects the mood of being quite dark and eerie.
• The contrast between red and blue are completely opposite with red being evil, representing fire and danger whereas blue symbolises faith and truth- similar to ice. it could also be seen as the different between heaven and hell- hell being where the upside down world potentially is.
• The bright red title is similar to the title for Star Wars- the last Jedi which has a similar storyline due to a supernatural sci-fi style world- easily recognisable.
• The floating dotes in the sky appear to represent the speckles seen in the upside down world later in the series highlighting how they are almost trapped in this world in which they need to escape.
• The letters in the background also represents a scene from within the show in which the 'Demogorgan' communicates with the Byers to free Will. This indicates the importance of what appears to look like an alphabet which represents the younger characters in the show who are still learning. 
• Also in the background there is a creepy unidentifiable character who looks like he is watching/chasing the main characters. The outfit seems to mirror the same one worn by the government as they enter the upside down world. The character in the building also looks like he is emerging from the government building which almost looks like a prison due to the barbed wire surrounding it which emphasises the need for escape.
• The characters all appear to have a scared and frightful look on their faces accept the main character in the middle Eleven. She appears to be concentrating with a determined look across her face with her hand out as if she can control everyone and everything surrendering her- her body language indicates she is the one with the power. She is also wearing a hospital gown which questions the audience why she would be wearing this when everyone else is wearing normal outerwear.
• The 3 boys below represent the E.T scene of them riding their bikes through trouble with the iconic headlight on. This image is repeated throughout the series and almost becomes associated with the boys. They are looking directly at the audience almost as if they've come face to face with the danger they are about to uncover. 
• Above is a sheriff indicating danger occurs in which authorities presence is needed. The 80s style uniform and walkie talkie shows evidence for the time period.