Horror doesn't always mean darkness or gore. Some of the genre's most unforgettable moments are actually gorgeous and stick with you for years and become part of the inherent language of cinema, even if you aren't a fan of the genre. You can get almost anything in horror films. We have German Expressionism, sunny folk terror, unrealistic neons contrasted with grim and gritty documentary-style shots, and everything in between. Beauty and fear make perfect, unsettling partners. Here are just a few of our favorites, although it's nearly impossible to choose. Nosferatu NosferatuCredit: Film Arts GuildThe vampire himself doesn't appear in this shot. His shadow—fingers like claws—creeps up the stairs. Cinematographer Fritz Arno Wagner and director F.W. Murnau created fear through what remains hidden, and later inspired Robert Eggers' expressionistic remake. Wagner became known as a master of moody, high-contrast lighting during Germany's Weimar period.The Exorcist The ExorcistCredit: Warner Bros.DP Owen Roizman earned an Academy Award nomination for his work on The Exorcist. One of the film's most iconic images shows Father Karras standing alone outside Regan's home. It's famous for a reason, almost painterly in its composition. Roizman told American Cinematographer:"We shot night exteriors in Georgetown, and the trickiest one was the scene where the Exorcist himself arrives at the house. It's late at night, and the shot starts with the camera pointing down the desolate, foggy street. Two headlights appear out of the fog, and we see that they're coming from a taxicab that swings around in front of...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 21 October