Rebooting a series can give filmmakers the opportunity to expand on the visuals of the genre, and that’s what this cinematographer did.
I grew up during the heyday of Pretty Little Liars and experienced the chaotic teen energy surrounding the memorable series. The show was all anyone could talk about, and in some ways still is with YouTubers making hours-long videos talking about the show’s plot and history.
Now, Pretty Little Liars is back, but in a new, visually exciting way.
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin is a love letter to the original series and the horror genre, choosing to showcase more camera movements and interesting visuals that set it apart from its predecessor. The moody lighting and split diopter shots introduce a new generation to the staples of horror cinematography, and behind many of these choices is cinematographer Anka Malatynska.
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
