Extension Lighting- Film Noir Lighting

The low-key lighting is used to create a  harsh contrast between the light and dark lighting. This is also called the chiaroscuro effect. This is effective as in the background the lighting of the silhouette is magnified and more prominent as it covers up the identity of the antagonist. he blind effect emphasises the light and shadow. This leaves a detective sort of feel which links to film noir. It also foreshadows a tragic or scary event. The fact that the edges are gloomy means that everything is closing in on the character who is strapped up to the chair. The light on the victims face shows the fear and anxiety of what is to come.

Again here we see low-key lighting being used which is very common in Film Noir scenes. The lighting focuses on the soon to be victims face, leaving this deadly shadow of the antagonist holding a knife behind her back. Back lighting is used here in order to create this dark figure which gives you the chills looking at it due to the fact a murder is prone to happen.