Uses of shadows in films

.The use of shadows to enrich the a film's atmosphere or narrative has been with us since the earliest cinema. Shadows can also play a part within a character, portraying them as if they live a double life, having two personalities. Here are some films that have used shadowing to create an effect.. 

1. Nosferatu

To set the tone, maybe an obvious choice but wonderfully atmospheric and influential, Max Shrek's shadowy arrival at our heroine's bedchamber in Nosferatu.

2. Fantasia

The Sorcerer's Apprentice section of Fantasia is classic Disney studio animation, weaving the shadows cast by characters and objects through the entire piece to great effect.

4. Cat People

The classic clip from Cat People that most people who know the film
are familiar with is the swimming pool scene. However, as it's just as much about the casting of light and reflection as the use of shadows, I decided to choose a later scene from the film which uses shadows cast on a wall to suggest the transformation from woman to panther. It's also an example of how to build a thrilling scene on a shoestring budget – and epitomizes a classic Val Lew ton production.

Peter Pan Shadow Scene -