Front Cover of Horror Magazine Planning Ideas

Horror Magazine Planning Ideas

Masthead Title

The masthead will be bold and clearly displayed along the top of the magazine. It will relate to the horror genre as I would like the magazine to genre specific so the target market can find information about their favourite films related to the horror/slasher genre. The masthead colours will reflect the genre as it will be red indicating blood will the possibility of it being in a dripping or slashed effect like the magazine 'Scream' or 'Fangoria'. Possible masthead ideas could be 'Slash', 'Enigma'

Main Image and Sub Images

The main image will be a midshot of the killer in the centre of the magazine looking at the camera therefore looking at the audience to get them intrigued and make them want to find out more about the character in the film. the killer will be wearing a mask however just covering half of his face so you can see the other half. This conforms to stereotypes of the killer wearing a mask therefore the genre of the magazine is clear meaning people can find out more about the killer and can relate to the magazine. He will also be wearing a hoodie to hide his identity further creating a sense of foreboding.

The sub images will consist of images of directors, films that are being released and also the character being featured in my film. they will be placed along the bottom of the magazine in a banner type layout to grab the audiences attention.

 Headline and Sell lines

The headline will be associated with the film either displaying the name of the film or a tagline that is associated with the film to grab the audiences attention. It will be bold and easy to read so it is memorable and appropriate. It will feature a caption to give the audience further information and will not interfere with the facial aspects of the same image.

The sell lines will on the sides of the magazine so they are easy to read. Also they will give information on reviews of the latest films and latest directors. These will be engaging and attractive to make the audience want to read the magazine more.

Layout Design- Colours, Fonts, Banners etc.

 The layout will be simple yet effective as the image will create a sense of foreboding and allow the audience/readers to get a sense of character. This will be the main focal point for the readers. The use of colours will be simplistic: white, red and possibly gold or yellow to conform to genre conventions and replicate the style of the Empire/ Scream magazine.

I will also include banners at the bottom of the magazine and at the top of the magazine to display images and sell lines. There will also be use of a button to show other sell lines in a different layout. The headline font will be will be simple yet have a slashed effect or blood effect and be bold whereas the sell lines and other information will be in simplistic font that is easy to read.