The setting for this scene is in a mausoleum, which is a stereotypical setting for horror films, especially vampire films. The setting contains a coffin and several candles, which are all conventions of horror films, and do not challenge the norm. They set the mood and help to alter the lighting. The glare from the candles, simultaneously with the suggestion of moonlight, creates a gloomy atmosphere, and connotes an almost demonic situation.The dark lighting inside creates a lot of shadow and an almost 'film noir' effect. The lighting is representative of the dark plot, and horrific nature of the scene. Dark lighting teamed with dark colours is typical of horror films, especially those related to the living dead, be it zombies or vampires.The clothing of the vampire being white, and the priest being dark, creates a contrast and suggests several things. Firstly it could represent that the female was innocent before her transformation, or that she is vulnerable to something that has taken over her. Secondly it could connote irony, or just conflict with and already preconceived presumption that white represents purity and dark clothing represents evil characters.
The makeup on the female is dark smokey eyes, with blood dripping from her lips. The dark eyes imply that she is dead and is a stereotype associated with vampires. As well as them also implying that the character is quite seductive, which is also implied previously in the film by her being dressed fully in red.
The camera shots and angles change from a low angle when Lucy walks down the steps with the child, which suggests that she is thew most powerful in this situation, to a high angle over her when religion is brought into the scene, thus implying that she has become vulnerable. Her vulnerability is also displayed through her body language and facial expressions. Lucys' facial expression alternates between in control and almost seductive to petrified for her life. This changes based around which characters she is conversing with thus reflecting the power that she has over the characters that she had previous relations with when she was alive. Her body language also alternates between being tall and powerful, to curled up and small. This is reflective of her emotions.
Examples of Mise-En-Scene:
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