Film Studies Analysis (The Grudge – 2004 ) The sequence starts with a mid-shot of Yoko entering a dimly lit house , the use of low-key light ing creates a natural atmosphere and gives a sense of eeriness to the audience, we feel quite uneasy as darkness presents an element of th e unknown. Furthermore, in this shot Yoko is placed on the far left therefore alone with dead space to the right of her, I think this shot was used to indicate Yoko’s deceptive is olation whilst she is in the home, this leaves the audience questioning whether she is actually alone or there is something in the house with her, creating suspense within the scene and making it more clear that it is a thriller/horror. This shot starts with the camera tilt ing upward, tracking a close-up shot of Yoko as she hears a suspicious noise , the d iegetic sound emphasises the tension in this shot as we are now aware that Yoko isn’t alone in the house, presenting an element of mystery to the audie