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Donna Ria Pasaribu
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Semiotic of Colour and Lighting in Horror Movie The Conjuring 2013 Building Atmosphere Dread Sihombing, Justruada; Sinambela, Erika; Pasaribu, Donna Ria
J-LELC: Journal of Language Education, Linguistics, and Culture Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): J-LELC: Journal of Language Education, Linguistics, and Culture
Publisher : UIR Press

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This research explores the profound significance of visual semiotics in contemporary horror cinema, where atmospheric construction has become a primary tool for evoking psychological terror. Despite the success of elevated horror, a literature gap remains regarding the granular semiotic analysis of how specific technical elements specifically color and lighting function as a sign system to maintain sustained dread. This study aims to identify the dominant semiotic elements of color and lighting in James Wan’s The Conjuring (2013) and analyze their effects in creating a harrowing atmosphere. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive design with a semiotic approach, the study examines 20 purposively selected scenes through Roland Barthes’ three orders of signification: denotation, connotation, and myth. Key findings reveal that the dominant semiotic markers include a desaturated color palette dominated by dark brown, greenish-grey, and black and low-key lighting techniques such as chiaroscuro and backlighting. Denotatively, these elements signify historical periodization and low visibility; connotatively, they signify spiritual corruption, isolation, and vulnerability. Furthermore, the research identifies that these visual signs coalesce into a cinematic "myth" of the domestic space as a predatory organism. The study concludes that the film’s efficacy in inducing dread is a deliberate semiotic construction; the empirical data shows that 'visual uncertainty' produced by the strategic obscuring of shadows through chiaroscuro and negative space compels the audience to project internal fears into the frame's unlit areas. These findings imply that in atmospheric horror, the manipulation of the viewer's perception through chromatic and luminant signs is more critical for emotional impact than explicit narrative or physical violence.
Co-Authors Anggun Tiur Ida Sinaga Aprido Bernando Simamora Ardiwan Halawa Arsen Nahum Pasaribu Bernas Alonso Lumban Gaol Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Debora Saragih, Sakila Dhillon, Bobby Pramjit Singh Dusman Pasaribu Elnico, Tua Erika Cahaya Manurung Erika Sinambela Firman Pangaribuan Halawa, Ardiwan Hia, Leli Arlinawati Jubil Ezer Sihite Jubilezer Sihite Marpaung, Tiara Septinia Nababan, Regina Gresia F Nadeak, Helcion Cita Naomi Suryana Manurung Napitupulu, Selviana Nurliani Manurung Pandia, Yuly Enjelina Br Pangaribuan, Rotua Elfrida Panggabean, Desy Deria Pasaribu, Tiara k. Prini Desima Evawani Ambarita Raulina , Raulina Rick Hunter Simanungkalit, Rick Hunter Rosdiana Rajagukguk Sabrina Anjelina Siburian Sahat Taruli Siahaan Siahaan, Restu Berka Siahaan, Theresia Sidabutar, Rolasando Sihite, Jubil Ezer Sihombing, Justruada Sihombing, Lisbet Simamora, Aprido. B. Simamora, Aprido.B. Simamora, Jesika Melina Simamora, Rianita Simanjuntak, Hotnida Irawaty Sinaga, Ririn Yuliana Siregar , Nurliani Sondang Manik Syamsul Bahri Tampubolon, Helena Novitasari Tiara K Pasaribu TIARA K. PASARIBU Tiara Kristina Pasaribu Tiara.K. Pasaribu Yarman Ndraha