Tag: game environment design
Research Log
The Architecture of Fear: Why Certain Spaces Feel Wrong
Introduction The unsettling nature of certain architectural space, and architecture of fear if you like, is an interesting topic and has, for a long time, been a point of discussion in fields such as psychology, phenomenology, and horror studies. Some environments evoke a primal fear that seems disconnected from any immediate threat. Architectural spaces have…
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Creating Horror Atmosphere with Everyday Objects: Unravelling the Smoking Room Cinematic
Horror has a unique power to stay with us, lingering long after the experience fades. In my latest cinematic piece, ‘The Smoking Room’ explores a space where ordinary items like cigars, smoke, and dolls take on haunting dimensions. In this post, I want to talk about how I used the subtle, out-of-context placements of everyday…