This image contains a dull blue background which creates a sense of mystery and it relates to the film, being dull and mysterious. The rain relates to a sense of misery within the thriller. It also shows a sense of helpfulness and rush because the rain represents urgency by being fast paced and loud. The woman's eyes on the poster shows that she is helpless and scared, they are wide open and the pupils are big showing that she is worried about something and/or scared.
The title of the film, "Gothika" is in an eerie text which attracts the audience. The woman has scars on her arms which say "Not alone", which could give the audience the impression that there might be something after her. The woman's face is presented in a horrific manner.  She is also pressed up against a glass window which form the audiences perspective appears to be the camera.