DVD cover deconstruction SE7EN

Camera
Medium close-up of white male (Brad Pitt),20-30 years old, attractive, looking straight at camera, 1/4 of face in shadow, the rest cast in light.
The shot size connotes this character is essential to the plot. The direct adress (looking at camera) connotes that he will be a key aspect to the narrative of the film, almost as if the film will be from his perspective. The character is slighty in shadow which connotes that he has secrets and may have problems with his personality. This is also backed up by the age of the character, as he is young and unwise. However, as the majority of his face is cast in light, we are lead to believe that he is a good character in the film.
Medium close-up of black/mixed-race male (Morgan Freeman) 50-60 yeard old, 1/4 of face in shadow, lookin to the left (offscreen) of shot.
The shot size again connotes that this character will play a big part in the film. He is looking off screen which creates enigma codes and also connotes this character is looking for something, or investigating. The age of the character connotes that he is wise and is in control of his emotions far more than the younger character.

Mise-en-scene
Seven 'Deadly Sins' written vertically in the centre of the frame
The composition of this text is important, as it is between the two characters, therefore showing that these sins connect the character, and therefore is essential to the plot. Each word has a red 'slash' in it which signifies stabbing and therefore death. This gives the audience a good idea of what the film is about. The red also connotes blood which will again link in with murder. The typeface is also looks almost like the font often used in imprtant scriptures or religious texts. It also associates itself with the Ten Commandments as it in written vertically and each sin is distiguishable from the other. This connotes religion and Christianity which are seen in the film.
Tagline - "Seven deadly sins. Seven ways to die"
This gives a very comprehensive round up or synopsis of the plot of the film. We know that there will be seven different deaths in the film, but it is also very enigmatic, as the audience will question who is killing people and why. The text is in yellow, which coupled with the red and the orange also seen on the cover suggests fire. Fire connotes danger and evil forces, whilst we also associate it with Hell, which is in turn linked with Sin.
Title - "seven"
The title is bold and in white to contrast with the dark background. This makes it stand out and attract the audience. The contrast between the black and white also connotes Good vs. Evil. The typeface of the word "seven" is also like a bloodsmear, which connotes violence and death yet again.
Narrative Image
The use of the seven deadly sins, the knife slashes on the words, and the bloodsmear font all promise death and also indicates the audience will feel fear when watching the film. Enigma is created with the darkness of the shots, the shadows cast on each characters face, misleading the audience as to whether or not these characters are good. The basic plot of the film is indicated in the tagline, although it does not reveal who or what is commiting these murders, or even if they are murders. We do not know who is killed, and we do not know what type of character the two people shown here are within the film.