Organized by Steven Fierberg, ASC ( Secretary, Love & Other Drugs, The Affair) and voted on by ASC members, the list is the first of its kind to showcase the best of cinematography as selected by professional directors of photography. Here is the best cinematography in horror movies of the past 20 years.Founded on January 8, 1919, the American Society of Cinematographers celebrates its 100th anniversary today.Īs part of the centennial festivities, the Society released their members’ list of the 100 milestone films in the art and craft of cinematography of the 20th century. In order for a horror movie to become more than merely a film but nightmare fuel, every element has to be perfect. This attention to cinematography infiltrated television as well there are beautifully crafted TV shows like the horror series of Mike Flanagan, such as The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, available to stream on Netflix now. The artsy A24 horror movie Saint Maud uses low saturated colors to contrast with the violence of the blood, as well as to represent the seemingly boring life of a religious fanatic who sees everything as strictly right or wrong. The movie received the Academy Award for Cinematography in 2007. Guillermo Del Toro's horror fantasy, Pan's Labyrinth, uses color to help the audience understand where the characters are: reality or in a dream. There have been distinct types of horror movies that rely on cinematography in different ways. In the past 20 years, horror has evolved and changed, which is a natural part of a genre that is so popular. Especially in horror movies, because they highly depend on all the elements being right to be able to create a terrifying experience. The light placement in a shot, the color palette, the framing of the actors, and the camera movements can hinder or help the storytelling. To convey mood and tone, there is a need to think about the cinematographic elements of the movie. A gripping screenplay, believable screams, and special effects are only a few of them. Horror movies rely on various elements to become truly great.
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