NSC Help required. DVD covers...

[gripper stebson]

Hello.

OK so this is a movie I have out next year. Yeah I know, me, me, me!

This is the movie - www.cage-movie.com

OK so I am genuinely keen to hear which of these two rough DVD/Bluray cover concepts people prefer. I'm stuck. Both quite different but need to know what would pique your interest most.

All feedback welcome! Thanks all x

 

[Ernest]

Looks like a film for WEIRDOS

 

[Gazwag]

Top one

 

[Easy 10]

I think the second one worked better, the first one gives too much away IMO.

(piqued)

 

[Trufflehound]

Top one.

But please don't don't tell me on the box that there's an "unexpected twist" because I'll be sitting there the whole time expecting it.

 

[Paul Reids Sock]

I think the second one worked better, the first one gives too much away IMO.

(piqued)

Oddly I like the first for exactly the opposite reason.

I don;t think the second gibes enough away. It could be some sort of weird film about caged animals, or, well, anything in a cage.

The first lets you know a bit of the story line to get your interest. It is also a bit more mainstream in terms of a DVD case, not always the best thing but I would probably watch that one if I were presented with the two covers.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Don't mind the concept of the second one, but the chain and lock look photo-shopped on - IMO like.

 

[Easy 10]

Oddly I like the first for exactly the opposite reason.

I don;t think the second gibes enough away. It could be some sort of weird film about caged animals, or, well, anything in a cage.

The first lets you know a bit of the story line to get your interest. It is also a bit more mainstream in terms of a DVD case, not always the best thing but I would probably watch that one if I were presented with the two covers.

I see you point, but its the sort of cover I'd probably pick up and flip over for a quick squizz on the back, just to get the gist of it.

 

[soistes]

OK so I am genuinely keen to hear which of these two rough DVD/Bluray cover concepts people prefer. I'm stuck. Both quite different but need to know what would peek your interest most.

I think you mean "pique your interest"
https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/chooseyourwords/peak-peek-pique/

More seriously, does anyone still buy DVDs these days?

 

[marlowe]

I think a combination of the two would be better for the various reasons stated in support of both. How about just having the arms visibly protruding but the face in complete shadow which depersonalises the image and therefore doesn't give too much away but at the same time keeps the sinister undertone.

 

[gripper stebson]

I think the second one worked better, the first one gives too much away IMO.

(piqued)

Thanks and thanks.

 

[hastings]

Oddly I like the first for exactly the opposite reason.

I don;t think the second gibes enough away. It could be some sort of weird film about caged animals, or, well, anything in a cage.

The first lets you know a bit of the story line to get your interest. It is also a bit more mainstream in terms of a DVD case, not always the best thing but I would probably watch that one if I were presented with the two covers.

This

 

[gripper stebson]

I think you mean "pique your interest"
https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/chooseyourwords/peak-peek-pique/

More seriously, does anyone still buy DVDs these days?

Amazingly yes. Not many, but yes. VOD and TV is where we are trying to do the business on this one.

Typo sorted - ta x

 

[gripper stebson]

Don't mind the concept of the second one, but the chain and lock look photo-shopped on - IMO like.

It is!!! Badly...

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

I prefer the first one, but maybe drop the words 'SEATTLE CALL GIRL'? Just too much information there. Also, not sure how you'd do it, but could the woodenness of the cage somehow be played down (or the chain played up?) The cage in the first one especially looks like it could be kicked down with a couple of, er, kicks. And if you decide to go for the second one, be sure to include the 'Official Selection' garland thing. All in all, an amalgam of the two would be grand.

Good luck with the movie

 

[The Albion Roar]

First one - it gives it a sinister human dimension where the second one could just be a locked up farm shed with some chickens ("Come on you Chickens...") inside. In fact, I'd go so far as to reject the second one quite quickly.

However, as another poster says - lose the reference in the quote to 'an unexpected twist'. Its mere presence has made the twist expected now. "I truly chilling thriller... I was completely stunned" is plenty, and actually more interesting.

Not sure that 'Seattle' or 'call girl' are necessary on the front either. Are they vital to the plot?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

It is!!! Badly...

There you go. It shows - makes the whole thing look amateur, which I'm certain is not what you were after!

 

[gripper stebson]

First one - it gives it a sinister human dimension where the second one could just be a locked up farm shed with some chickens ("Come on you Chickens...") inside. In fact, I'd go so far as to reject the second one quite quickly.

However, as another poster says - lose the reference in the quote to 'an unexpected twist'. Its mere presence has made the twist expected now. "I truly chilling thriller... I was completely stunned" is plenty, and actually more interesting.

Not sure that 'Seattle' or 'call girl' are necessary on the front either. Are they vital to the plot?

Great stuff - and COYC ref!

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Plenty of highly talented graphic designers on here who I'm sure could assist you in coming up with the killer cover with a fresh pair of third-party eyes. For starters, I'm sure [MENTION=791]The Albion Roar[/MENTION] could point you in the right direction...

 

[Munkfish]

Second one. Get rid of the chain.

Edit: already been suggested.