When you watch a movie title appear on screen, what’s the first thing that catches your eye ? the sound, the color, or the font? Fonts might seem like a small detail, but they actually set the tone for the entire film.
Why might Fonts Matter in a Film?
when researching horror film beginnings, I noticed fonts are almost never basic. They usually ranging from thin, glitched, or uneven, which instantly makes the audience kind of feel 
-The Ring (2002) uses a glowing, minimal font to build suspense.
In The Ring and Gone Girl, the fonts are simple but concerning, the letters almost fade into the background. On the other hand, a movie like Mean Girls uses bright, bubbly text that tells you it’s going to be more on the lighthearted side. Fonts show a preview of emotion before the first scene even starts.
What I Learned from My Research
• Fonts with rough edges or fading effects make viewers uneasy.
• Minimal fonts on black backgrounds look more serious and professional.
• Avoid fonts linked to brands or franchises.
- Simple fonts help horror films feel grounded and tense.
How are we Using It in Karma High?
For Karma High, I want the title font to feel eerie but still clean. I plan to use a distorted font with a faint flicker or static effect. The letters will appear one by one, timed with a soft hum in the background. To try and get the title to feel like it’s quietly warning you, before anything even happens.
- Early concept for Karma High title font simple, tense, and glitchy.
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