Analyising the way the narrative structure of The Shining is constructed in the DVD cover.

This particular DVD cover is more enigmatic than others from different films - e.g. Disturbia.
There is no tag line for example, so immediately we are led to focus on the large and bold close up image of Jack even further. The big blose up image of Jack does however convey a lot to what the narrative of the film may be. Firstly , the fact that it is only this charcter on the dvd cover, who is shown by a big close up , connotes that he is a significantly important character in the film, and that the narrative events may be based around him. The overall expression on the close up, being very unordinary, signifies the extraordinary events that will be contained in the film, such as the duality- shown by the twin girls, or the halls which are flooded with blood. The redish tint to which the image has, connotes the ideas of blood, and danger. As the light is focused on him , the narrative is built up further with the idea that he may be the cause of such traumas. The expression in the close up, also builds up the narrative of the DVD cover. The whites of the eyes that are shown connote danger, and the idea of fear or rage. The character is also unshaven which tells us , he is not bothered with his apperance, so may be somewhere isolated with limited contact with other people. It connotes he is wild, or posessed. The strand of hair that is on his forehead, connotes again he is wild, or posessed, and also the idea something has gone 'loose in his mind' fortifying the idea that he has become mad.
The teeth help construct narrative and the awkward smile shows that there is enjoyment in what he is doing, although it is wrong (hence the awkwardness of the smile). The characters head appears to be stuck between a door, and therefore we are left thinking, who is he looking at? All of these elements add to the idea we gain from the DVD cover as to what the film is about, without giving away the entire plot, in this sense we are left with questions we want answered, and the way to do this is by watching the film.

The text and colours also construct the narrative. The idea it is part of the "Stanley Kubrick Collection" which is now "Digitally restored and remastered" adds to the films identitiy, that this is a classic thriller film. "Stanley Kubrick's" name is presented in a large type face, and in red. Therefore building up the idenitiy of the film, and the red connotes blood and violence so also thriller. As it is the director whos name is in red, it shows that he isa a master of the thriller genre. "The Shining" is in bold black, but the title itself is enigmatic, and leaves questions as to what is Shining, is it supernatural etc??