Fatal Attraction and Sleeping with the enemy

The typography of "Fatal" looks like neon light signs which creates the impression of sleaze and loose morals. An idea of the setting is created.

The placement of the two figures means your eye and attention is brought across everything in the poster.

The red is made more prominent by the fact that it is the only colour in the poster. It's placement and the fact that it literally tears through the central line of the poster. The narrative follows the conflict between Michael Douglas and Glenn Close. the red acts as a symbol for this conflict and tearing the couple apart; literally.

The colours of the characters reflect their personalities. the contrast between the male's white shirt and the woman's black outfit instantly show them to be "good" and "bad".

The long length of the tag line suggests more depth to the narrative than if it were much shorter (commonly used in slasher films where more emphasis is placed on the visuals).

As the actors were already well known at the tome of it's release there was no need to show their faces in the poster and the names alone create interest for the audience as a unique selling point.

By positioning the characters looking at each other we see the passion between them and instantly gain an idea of the story between them.

Julia Roberts is used as a large selling point with her face being the main focal point. The fact that she is naked and in a bath tub implies her vulnerability as a character in the film.