In The Dark

There is one scenic device, used by film directors and story writers alike, which can be guaranteed to heighten tension and drama – darkness. The dark robs us of the means to orientate, to feel sure of our surroundings and who might be in them. Familiar shapes become threatening, and sounds which cannot be identified become danger signals. Indeed, when the night throws a cloak over everything, even the bravest soul can become anxious. In this more precarious and less certain situation we can...