Arguably one of the most unsettling motifs employed in horror films is the distortion of the familiar, the comfortable. With Light is Waiting, Michael Robinson displays a clear understanding of this concept. He sends the viewer on a downward spiral to the grotesque depths of video hell. A number of techniques are utilized to achieve such a brilliant level of abhorrence.
Beginning with what seems to be a standard episode of the iconic 90’s sitcom Full House, Light is Waiting…
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Light Is Waiting 2007
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