A bleak, disused alleyway rests under the harsh buzz of a solitary, flickering neon sign. The chilling blue light transistorises the grime-strewn cobblestones and the imposing, labyrinthine brick walls on either side. The tight framing amplifies the sense of confinement, the high walls and narrow path feels imprisoning.
A mysterious figure, swathed in shadow, lingers half in, half out of the cruel neon light. The camera is stationed low, giving the illusion that the figure looms over the audience, injecting a dose of venomous fear.
The alleyway plays with depth and perspective, creating a lengthy continuous line that seems infinite. Subjects are strategically placed to give an eerie atmosphere and the scene uses a muted, cold color scheme. Despite the scene being filled with gloom, balance is maintained through the even distribution of light and dark patches.
A sharp, sudden movement sends a rat scurrying across the frame, forcing the audience’s focus to move, adding an extra dimension to the scene. The space scene largely remains uncluttered adding to the unsettling desolation.