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Post #10 – Lighting & Color Palette

 Lighting is one of the most important tools in psychological horror. It helps decides what’s visible and what isn’t.


In Pretty Little Liars all the shadows and colored lights add emotion to every scene. The Conjuring also uses low-key lighting that hides certain parts of the set, forcing the watchers to imagine what’s there. Both create suspense without actually showing any graphics.


What I Learned About Color in Horror?

• Red represents danger or revenge.

• Blue/Gray adds sadness and cold tension.

• Neutral tones keep it realistic but uneasy.

• Lighting can also match emotion — bright when calm, dim when danger is near.


 How We’re Using It in Karma High?

In Karma High, the lighting will be mostly natural from the classroom lights, windows, and hallway lamps, although we’ll darken certain scenes slightly to make them feel off.


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