In a late night setting, the scene unfolds within the confines of an ancient cathedral, echoing the monsignorial opulence from centuries past. The extremely soft and wet, squooshiest ground outside is highlighted in the bright moonlight, giving the audience the feeling of eeriness.
The camera’s perspective is from ground level rising upwards, capturing the immensity of the cathedral. The staging is balanced with the towering structure dominating one side, countered by the expansive, moonlit landscape on the other. The lighting is dim, giving an old touch to the otherwise colorful stained glass windows. The wide depth of field brings everything into clear focus.
A shadowy figure, a daimon, makes its entrance, moving ever so slowly towards the sanctuary, increasing the tension within the shot. As the figure moves, the camera follows with a dolly tracking movement, concurrent with the subject’s pace adding to the suspense.
Even as the action unfolds on a grand scale, the placement of the subject, alone against a massive architectural backdrop, underscores a sense of isolation.