Signified: The silhouette of the state of Texas with a chainsaw blade protruding from the top.
Signifier: The title, Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Interpretant: When faced with this image, I instantly interpret Texas-chainsaw.
Representament: The horrors of what is to come within the movie-a massacre in Texas
I am instantly drawn to the graphic quality of this image. The background color being red-which in relation to the imagery often represents blood or other dark images. The simple black and white silhouette draws me in as a viewer, because I know what it is, yet it makes me want to know so much more. Why is there a chainsaw attached to Texas? But the wording provides the movie title, which clarifies any inquires about the image. The information location provides a pleasant hierarchy. My eyes begin at the top of the blade and ends with the title, which clarifies any questions I may have had.
