Quatermass and the Pit (1967) Roy Ward Baker’s Quatermass and the Pit is a masterclass in using cinematography to heighten tension and evoke unease. The film’s visual language blends stark realism with uncanny imagery, reflecting both the horror of the narrative and the psychological states of its characters. Cinematographer Arthur Grant employs low-angle shots to give the alien presence a looming, almost mythic scale, while the frequent use of shadows and chiaroscuro creates an atmosphere of su