The poster for Dexter uses one main image of one man who is the main character of the thriller. He is centered and making direct address which draws the audience’s attention to him. It also makes the poster more appealing to people who see it because it feels as if he is making eye contact with the viewer which makes it more personal. The colour scheme is very simple and uses mainly white and red. These colours have a large contrast which makes it stand out more. The background is white as well as the characters clothes, his hand and the text on the image. The simplicity of the majority of the poster creates a sense of mystery especially since the red banner imitates the look of splattered blood. The man’s hand is inhumanly pale which also creates a sense of unease and mystery which can create more appeal for people to watch it. There is two fonts used. The first one is used for the title “Dexter” and the top of the “T” is made to look like a blade. This as well as the blood effect play into the conventions of a thriller. The character is a young male around the age of 30. Due to this, the posters primary audience is most likely men from the age of 20-35, especially due to its minimalistic imagery. the only information we are given is the title of the show and the fact that it’s season one.
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