Cold dark blues of light pours in key areas in the cave that actually bring them forward since the blues in the background are de-saturated which creates a sense of depth. The rocks create sharp shadows and we instantly feel unsafe. Dust clouds the light sources heightening the atmosphere in the scene.
The image above is primarily greys and blues, cast shadows diffuse on the rocks creating grainy textures we can see reflected light at the bottom of the cave again creating depth. There is a huge space between the ground in save and the light hitting the top of the rock. At this point in the film a character is being cut free from a rope leading into the cave that a monster quickly swoops past to try and attack. Space can be a great form of creating fear.
The planet goes through a long night cycle. This show is when the creatures are making their way out the caves to begin their hunting of the survivors of the ship crash. There is mainly browns and oranges and since we see the sharp rock ridges we know something is going to happen. The rocks are angled toward leaning towards the lighter oranges on the left so we get the sense of where the sun is coming from.
This show here the survivors are making their way to a ship for safety. This is is really dramatic, we see the warm sun on the right with almost half the scene in total darkness. From this shot there is this feeling of very little life. Again there is use of browns and oranges, ironically the colours are warm we don't feel familiar with the terrain. The silohutte of the character on the right indicates to use that safety is in this direction.
Our eyes are instantly drawn to the turquoise fluorescent lights that guide the survivors through the rockery plains of the planet. Bounce light reveals edges of the creatures that surround them this helps create the frame for this shot but we know there is activity going in the shadow. This creates tension because the creatures are unpredictable and could attack at any time.
The image above is the point where the survivors are losing light in a canyon. Mostly browns are used in this scene with highlights of rain create a screen waiting it scarier than the shadows but nothing can be seen at all. Center light hits off the rocks creating rough textures making this area unwelcome.
Experimentation with images from film looking at colour temperature (Kelvin Degree System).
Obscure shapes create a sense of fear
large shadows creat an unsettling atmosphere even though its warm colours beings used
Silhouette of rocks contrast with sky making them looking threatening.
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