Film Noir DVD covers are very similar and generic across most film noir films. They have the same codes and conventions they all use to specify the film as Film Noir. These conventions are:
- A Femme Fatale (A seductive and deadly woman)
-A private detective
- Guns and Cigarettes
-A simple problem that turns complex
-Dark Sidewalks
These are also featured heavily throughout the film. These conventions are typicalof the Film Noir sub-genre and they are used to specify the genre of the film as a thriller/ Film Noir.
Cover:
One of the main features of this DVD cover is the man holding the gun. By having smoke emitting from the end of the gun it suggests it has just been shot therefore suggesting violence and action. This is done to make the film seem exciting and action packed. The cover also features two women who will be in the film as Femme Fatals and are used to reinforce the typical conventions of Film Noir. The cover, spine and back are very dark with only a small hint of colour. This is typical of Film Noir as it is also filmed/ editied this way.
Spine:
The spine of the cover is very plain and only features the name of the DVD, "The Ultimate Film Noir Collection". This may reflect the look of the film by only using black and white.
Back:
The back consists of propaganda posters that have been changed and manipulated to fit together to create the back. This may have been used to reflect the time period of film noir. It also gives a brief description of each film in the collection and it's title, running time.
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