Signs of the Hereafter: Semiotic Analysis of Afterlife Imagery in Indonesian Horror Movie Posters
- DOI
- 10.2991/978-2-38476-321-4_22How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- Afterlife; Horror; Movie; Poster; Semiotics
- Abstract
This study undertakes a semiotic analysis of two posters with the same title, Siksa Neraka. Highlighting the crucial role of visual elements in how afterlife predictions are depicted in these Indonesian horror movie posters. By dissecting the signs and symbols in these posters, we can unravel the intricate meanings they communicate about the hereafter, drawing on the foundational work of Ferdinand de Saussure in semiotic theory. This study is a compelling exploration of the underlying cultural narratives and societal views regarding life after death as portrayed in Indonesian horror films by analyzing the textual and visual components. By comparing the afterlife themes depicted on the two posters, we can provide intriguing and significant insights into the development of horror aesthetics and the semiotic construction of dread and the paranormal in Indonesian popular culture, demonstrating the relevance of this research to the fields of semiotics, film studies, and cultural studies.
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TY - CONF AU - Dini Anggraheni AU - Sahid Teguh Widodo AU - Mahendra Wijaya AU - Deny Tri Ardianto PY - 2024 DA - 2024/12/24 TI - Signs of the Hereafter: Semiotic Analysis of Afterlife Imagery in Indonesian Horror Movie Posters BT - Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Communication, Language, Literature, and Culture (ICCoLliC 2024) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 308 EP - 320 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-321-4_22 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-321-4_22 ID - Anggraheni2024 ER -