Examples of Mise-en-scene

In this still of 'the others' the mise en scene contributes to the audiences establishment of the genre and narrative of the film.
For example, the colours of costumes are fairly neutral, dark green and dark purple, indicating that these characters may aquire a sinister side to their personalities. The props in this still also reinforce the fact that this film is of the horror genre. The cobwebs are the best example of this because the audience would associate cobwebs with mystery, old, abandonment and they have connotations of a hanuting ambience. The black book that kidman is holding indicates mystery and danger perhaps.
The set of this still looks to be in an old, desolte room which hasn't been in use for a while, also suggesting that there is a creepy, haunting atmousphere.
In my film I aim to make sure mise en scene effectively supports my horror genre.



This is also another good example of mise en scene supporting the horror genre.
Again, the costume colours are dark indicating a sinister atmousphere and plot.
The set and location of this still is showing corridoors, a large staircase and furthur large rooms. This type of set allows the viewer to establish that this is in a large house, and the dark lighting also reinforces that this film is of the horror genre. Lack of props, colour and lighing in this shot all combine and indicate to the viewer that this film is sinister, mysterious and scary. Kidmans' body language also allows the reader to see that her character is nervous, about to do something she doesn't want to, she looks scared. Her body language and facial expression also allow the viewer to certify that this is a film of the horror genre.
In my film i aim to produce scenes with relevant props, lighting and character body language and facial expression, in order to create a thriller like genre.