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What does neon lighting mean?

From the Italian horror ‘Suspiria’ (1977) to the psychological thriller ‘The Neon Demon’ (2016). Neon lighting typically implies something sinister, maybe something otherworldly. It’s most frequently associated with horror genres or sub-genres and something perhaps set in the past. There’s a certain nostalgia that comes to mind with the combination of dramatic synth music and a high contrast monotone, a la ‘The Guest’ (2014). It’s gritty in ‘Springbreakers’ (2012) and uncomfortable in ‘Enter the Void’ (2009). No matter the colour, the scene or the themes one thing’s for certain. Throw a high-key neon light in a film and your audience is bound to feel uneasy. Any thoughts?

I've always felt that neon is the new black. It is good reflection of modern society too, we love bright lit skylines and surrounded in art/culture. However, we like to eventually escape to darkness, look up at the sky and see the stars. Darkness is almost a comfort these days as if it is the only form of privacy. Seeing that neon is comfortable for most of us, throw it in a horror film and it would mess with the audience mentally and emotionally. If I ever get to make a horror movie, neon will be something I use. – MoonKat 6 years ago
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Another recent example would be Riverdale. Neon lighting seems vital to the mystery of the show. – Indigo 6 years ago
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May 3, 2018 katyharrison Say what you want about Adam Sandler, but ‘Click’ is an amazing movie and always makes me cry! Personally, I think his sense of humour and comedic timing is best suited to a younger audience. If he let go of the raunchy comedy films and focused on the viewers he’s suited to, I think it would be best for everyone.	Cinema Cynicism: The Ballad of Adam Sandler
May 3, 2018 katyharrison God, what a disaster the whole Logan Paul controversy was. The issue I have with this entire debacle is how it’s really fuelling his career, I mean his subscriber count just goes up and up with every stupid thing he does. And with what is clearly a very talented managing team telling him what to do, how can we take any of his frequent apologies seriously?	For Logan Paul and Others, What Happens Online Doesn't Stay Online
May 3, 2018 katyharrison Really interesting read! the power of reality TV is really a commentary on our society. We are so happy to consume without really thinking about it and in the case of the Kardashians and the Real Housewives there is something so fascinating about viewing how the ‘other half’ live. Call us lazy, but ever since the dawn of television, the easy-viewing nature of sitcoms was something we were drawn to. Sure, we’re living in the golden age of TV right now, but there’s no shame in enjoying a little reality television where you can just switch off and relax for a while. What’s the harm in that?	The Enhanced Reality of Reality TV