Top 10 - Minimal movie posters

I have been following this blog for a while on Tumblr - it calls for open submissions where followers can submit their own minimal movie posters. These are some of my favourites - they have devised creative concepts using simplistic, iconic imagery which is reminiscent of each of the films, something which I aim to replicate within my own sequence animation.

Drive

Subtle, pastel colour scheme which juxtaposes against the dark storyline of the film. They have used the existing title font (Mistral) and the existing tagline - 'There are no clean getaways' as these are major associations with the film. The figure (the protagonist) is walking towards a car silhouette which is partially hidden with a scorpion emblazoned onto his jacket (an important aspect of the film).

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The reindeer and bauble imagery immediately connote christmas but are used as part of a more sinister piece of imagery - a skull (as highlighted by the moon in the background). The monochromatic colour palette gives insight into the tone of the film.

Another Earth

The fingerprints, connoting identity and life are masked over two planets giving an impression there is another earth. The subtle type treatment of the letter 'O' adds another reference to space due to the use of a half moon.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

I chose this due to the iconography and illustrations which provide insight into the tone, theme and basis of the film. The credits are spread in and amongst these monochrome illustrations therefore may require a longer view to decipher them (maybe not so minimal after all).