Entertainment Magazine Analysis

The whole of entertainment magazines is usually aimed at young adults aged 15-25 who are interested in film, TV and general celebrity news. This is shown by content and coverlines that are on the front cover as they use it to advertise and entice people to buy their magazine.

This magazine has a red master head to correspond the genre of horror. The master head is also behind the main image, so it does not cover their faces. However, it is recognisable of what it says and anyone who likes these magazines are likely to recognise it as it is consistent in its positioning and font.

The colour scheme is also red for the outfit of the woman on the right. This also conforms to the conventions of the horror genre.

The main image is placed in the middle of the page and covers majority of it. The cover lines are therefore on the body of the woman but have a contrast in colour, so they are easily legible but also draw the audience’s attention to it.

The font size of the main cover line is larger and a different colour than that of the remaining ones. By doing this, they are establishing the main subject of the magazine and attracts them to it in order to read it.

The primary audience would be those who are aged between 15 and 18 because they are more likely to watch this TV show that they are advertising as it is on Netflix, which most people that age is likely to have. The themes also displayed appeal more to a younger audience as it is less serious whereas the older generation would prefer a more intense horror.

The secondary audience would be those who may be present whilst the primary target audience are watching it such as parents etc. This would then attract them to this magazine as they would be familiar with the TV show and therefore recognise the main image and main cover line.