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Kensal Green Cemetery

Kensal Green Cemetery

Kensal Green Cemetery, located in northwest London, is one of the most historic and architecturally significant cemeteries in the British capital. Founded in 1832, this cemetery played a crucial role in the funerary history of London and continues to be a place of great cultural and historical importance, becoming part of the Magnificent Seven.

Deep Red, Edward Hopper, and the Blue Bar

Deep Red, Edward Hopper, and the Blue Bar

That’s right—the iconic Blue Bar where Carlo (Gabriele Lavia) performs was specially set up for the film and, despite being located in Piazza C.L.N. (Turin), never actually existed. The location was conceived and realized as a clear homage to Edward Hopper’s painting Nighthawks, so much so that during the scene, the actors remain almost immobile, giving that sense of stillness typical of pictorial art.

The Exorcism

The Exorcism

In **Goya’s Exorcism**, we see the protagonist in the open countryside at night, kneeling in prayer. His expression reveals fear, as he is forced to endure the rite. More than an exorcism, it seems a black magic ritual is being performed, evidenced by the presence of voodoo dolls and dead children.

La Top 10 dei Direttori della Fotografia che Hanno Definito il Cinema Horror

Top 10 Cinematographers: In horror cinema, atmosphere is everything.

Eerie environments, strategic use of light and shadow, and visual tension are essential in creating the terror that grips audiences. At the core of this process are cinematographers, artists who mold light and darkness to evoke intense emotions. Here’s our top 10 list of cinematographers who have left an indelible mark on horror cinema.

The Shining

The Shining

The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on the 1977 novel by Stephen King. Since its release, the film has sparked discussions, interpretations, and analyses, establishing itself as one of the most iconic and influential works in horror cinema history.

White Lady

White Lady

The White Lady is often described as a female spirit dressed in white, said to haunt the Overtoun estate. The ghostly figure is generally associated with Lady Overtoun, wife of John Campbell White, the Baron Overtoun, who owned the estate in the 19th century