( http://www.buzzfeed.com/scott/awesome-8-bit-movie-posters/ )
I stumbled upon this article a while back, and I’ve spent a lot of time contemplating the efficiency of having an 8-bit poster. The only time I can think of it being appropriate to use an 8-bit poster is for a video game, or for the cover of a book about a video game. I cannot see any of these posters being used as effective tools in convincing people to go see or buy a movie. The 8-bit format gives them a very childish and distorted appearance, and because the format has always been connected to only video games, I feel like the posters would only be effective in appealing to a child’s senses (or someone who has grown-up with the 8-bit format).
The typeface used on all the posters is also pretty interesting. Since there’s no deviation between all the posters in regards to the typeface, I can’t help but feel like there was a missed opportunity. By not playing up the title, the posters rely heavily on the image to describe what the movie depicted is all about. I honestly think changing the typeface would help make each individual poster strong and more engaging.