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Signs of the Hereafter: Semiotic Analysis of Afterlife Imagery in Indonesian Horror Movie Posters

Authors
Dini Anggraheni1, *, Sahid Teguh Widodo1, Mahendra Wijaya2, Deny Tri Ardianto3
1Cultural Studies, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
2Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
3Visual Communication Design, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
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Dini Anggraheni
Available Online 24 December 2024.
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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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Communication, Language, Literature, and Culture (ICCoLliC 2024)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
24 December 2024
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978-2-38476-321-4
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2352-5398
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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