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Originally Posted by Daemonia  Which is exactly my point - Inferno isn't sleazy in the slightest. It's a monster of an Italian neo-gothic horror movie and a masterclass in how to make horror films, rivalled only by Suspiria IMO. |
Very well said...
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Originally Posted by Daemonia So, to me, the impressions it's giving those who haven't seen it, is showing how poorly this artwork represents the content inside. For people to think it looks 'sleazy' is really underselling the product - and, frankly, is marketing it to all the wrong people. |
... but: I'm guessing Arrow would get more blind buys with a cover like this, than something more neo-gothic. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying it fits the mood or tone of the film at all, but from a sales point of view it jumps out (particularly in the arse region
) at the potential customer and would definitely be noticed. For us die-hard Argento fans there will be the classic and instantly recognisable skull reverse for us to enjoy.
I, personally love my cover artwork (hence why I've spent thousands of pounds, euros, and dollars over the years on DVDs with great art, of which I already own the film
), but in it's basic form the cover art is a marketing tool to sell a product, and in this case a big nekkid arse = big attention and (hopefully) = big sales. Hell, it may even get a new generation psyched about Argento films rather than
Saw/
Hostel knock-offs - and that wouldn't be a bad thing.