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    In chapter 6, I was really fascinated by the book's description of up-lighting. I think one of the reasons this is often used in horror is due to the shadows it can create across the face, which add dimension and contrast to the character's expression. Depending on the angle, it may even shroud a portion of their face completely in shadow, resulting in a very eerie and intriguing effect. 

    An early example of this that comes to mind is the 1931 Dracula, which I watched earlier in the semester for my Intro to Film course. This film utilizes a lot of up-lighting on Count Dracula himself, as well as close-up shots with intense eye contact, serving to make the viewer unnerved by Dracula. 

    Additionally, this blog post on rebeccasmoviecritiques in 2015 states that low-key lighting was also largely used throughout the film, and contrasts how the film might have been different if three-point or high-key lighting had been used instead.