Rougly only using two colours is very effective, especially black and red. The black is effective as it creates a dark, deathly atmosphere which sets the plot immediately of the mood of the film. The use of the red lights suggests the train has been taken over by something evil, with the inclusion of graffiti on the train which says 'Beware the beast watches' which gives the impression you are never alone and safe. This gives the impression that the characters are always on their feet running, nothing is ever calm and slow. The composition of the train is effective as it looks like its heading straight towards you, suggesting the beast is coming after you as well.
This film poster is simpler that the poster for creep as it only focuses on the women on the left hand side, i feel the composition has been purposely laid out in this particular way as we naturally read from left to right, we then immediately look at the woman who is our main focus, we naturally follow her eyes to the left and look at the title of the movie, an effective way of leading the eye through the picture. Also the typography is very subtle at the point it's making and the link with the phrase at the top of the poster as the 'O' looks like an eye peeping through a key hole. This suggests that someone is always watching her and hunting her down. The poster also tells the audience what era it is set in, this will seem more frightening as in the 1940's there wasn't any electricty so the use of candle light is very limiting, suggesting you can only see what the protagonist sees.
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