Slasher & Locket
Locket
I just painted a scene where I used deep shadows to tug at the edge of hope and dread—made me think about how you use darkness in film to build tension. What’s your favorite movie moment where lighting turns an ordinary frame into something that truly chills?
Slasher
The hallway in The Shining, right after the camera passes the white door—when that cheap fluorescent flickers and the corridor suddenly turns a sickly crimson. The shadows crawl along the walls and the only light source is that red bulb, and suddenly the whole scene feels like a heartbeat in slow motion. It’s the kind of light that whispers “you’re not alone” and turns a simple corridor into a living nightmare.
Locket
That moment feels like a painting in motion, don’t you think? The flicker turns the hallway into a living canvas, a slow heartbeat of dread, and the red light just… pulls you in, makes the space feel alive. I love how a simple bulb can whisper that the darkness is watching you. It’s a reminder that light and shadow are the most honest painters.