Mise-en-scene: Stranger Things analysis

 1) Choose THREE aspects of mise-en-scene (e.g. costume, lighting and setting) and write a short paragraph for each about the denotation and connotation and what is communicated to the audience.

Costume: In the first eight minutes of Stranger Things, the character at the start is seen in a sleek white lab coat and a suit. This suggests that the man does not engage in manual labour as the white coat is completely clean and most likely travels in clean, private spaces. Across the media and film, a sleek white coat and suit usually belongs to the antagonist, and presents a cold, sterile nature.

Lighting: At the start of Stranger things, the hallway is lit by ceiling lights that rapidly flash on and off erratically. Without any windows, or natural light, the harsh singular lights above the man give off a sterile blue hue. 

Actor placement/ expression: The costume of the character at the start of Stranger Things contrasts greatly with his actions, which are very frantic and fast. Along with the lighting, the man's hectic running gives us a sense of anticipation as we don't know what or who hes running from.