Key Takeaways:
– Michael Mohan, director of Immaculate, addressed concerns over excessive darkness in the film on streaming services.
– Mohan stated the issue with the darkness was not intentional and is due to the differing compression specs of platforms.
– iTunes has the closest rendition to the director’s intended illumination according to comparisons made by Mohan.
– The primary cast members of Immaculate include Sydney Sweeney, Simona Tabasco, Alvaro Morte, Benedetta Porcaroli, and Dora Romano.
– Immaculate is financed by Black Bear and produced by Fifty-Fifty Films, among others.
A Growing Concern Around Film Darkness
A common complaint amongst film and TV show watchers recently is the excessive darkness that obscures the onscreen action. Whether intentional or otherwise, this has led to considerable frustration. One such movie coming under scrutiny for being “too damn dark” is Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, which confused viewers with its high visual contrast.
Darkness Not Always Purposeful
Immaculate, a psychological horror film directed by Michael Mohan, has also been subjected to such judgments. However, Mohan recently took to Twitter to clarify that the darkness wasn’t a deliberate choice. Responding to a user named Sgtzima who complained about the apparent excess darkness, Mohan explained, “We have no control over the compression specs of each platform.” He went on to highlight iTunes as the platform closest to the intended brightness for the film.
While many might be aware that movie theaters often set their projector lights at lower levels, possibly causing films to appear darker, not many knew that streaming services also contributed to this issue.
In-Depth Look at Immaculate
Immaculate was scripted by Andrew Lobel and stars Sydney Sweeney. Sweeney had prior collaboration with Mohan on the erotic thriller The Voyeurs and the Netflix series Everything Sucks! In Immaculate, Sweeney portrays Cecilia, a devout woman who accepts a fulfilling role at a prominent Italian convent, only to discover that its picturesque setting conceals dreadful secrets.
The film also features actors Simona Tabasco from The White Lotus, Alvaro Morte known for Money Heist, Benedetta Porcaroli from Baby, and Dora Romano from The Hand of God.
An Impressive Collaboration Behind the Scenes
Sweeney, who initially auditioned for the film as a teenager, produced it under her banner, Fifty-Fifty Films, alongside Jonathan Davino. Other production members include Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler of Black Bear and Middle Child Pictures’ David Bernad, who established the project with Sweeney post their collaboration on the Emmy-winning series The White Lotus. The role of executive producers was served by Will Greenfield, John Friedberg, and Christopher Casanova of Black Bear, which also financed the film.
Darkness Issue Remains
The clarification from the director regarding the issue of excessive darkness emphasises the significant role that streaming platforms have in the presentation of films. Viewers are encouraged to share their experiences with the film Immaculate and whether they found the movie too dark to enjoy on certain streaming options.
