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Sometimes, the writers want to play on the false sense of security we feel about light and turn it on its head. Sometimes, the budget does not allow for any night shots and the filmmakers don't want to use [[Hollywood Darkness]]. Whatever the case may be, we get scenes of frightening imagery in broad daylight or well-lit rooms. The [[Ax Crazy]] serial killer suddenly shows up at your home when all of the lights are on. The [[Eldritch Abomination]] decides to rise on a sunny day. The [[Zombie Apocalypse]] around the corner doesn't care if it's nice out and you've decided to go sunbathing. The point is: you're screwed and you have nowhere to hide.
Sometimes, the writers want to play on the false sense of security we feel about light and turn it on its head. Sometimes, the budget does not allow for any night shots and the filmmakers don't want to use [[Hollywood Darkness]]. Whatever the case may be, we get scenes of frightening imagery in broad daylight or well-lit rooms. The [[Ax Crazy]] serial killer suddenly shows up at your home when all of the lights are on. The [[Eldritch Abomination]] decides to rise on a sunny day. The [[Zombie Apocalypse]] around the corner doesn't care if it's nice out and you've decided to go sunbathing. The point is: you're screwed and you have nowhere to hide.


Not to be confused with [[Light Is Not Good]], although it can invoke this.
Not to be confused with [[Light Is Not Good]], although it can invoke this. See also [[Mood Dissonance]].


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