The production design constructs spaces of emotional enclosure, where materiality reinforces the feeling of suspension and waiting. Reduced environments, restrained palettes, and essential objects structure an atmosphere of silence and latent tension in this realist-leaning horror film. Special emphasis is placed on graphic elements and props that frame the scenes.
The Day is Long and Dark (Mexico-Colombia)
Production design of the Mexican-Colombian feature film The Day is Long and Dark, directed by Julio Hernández Cordón (2024). An injured man with a bite to the neck finds himself leaning against a wall. Ariel (40) walks quickly through the airport corridor, carrying his suitcase. There are drops of blood on his face. He leans over an empty ATM machine, opens his suitcase, and changes his clothes. He wipes his face. He takes out a dental case and puts on false teeth, which helps him hide his vampiric canine teeth…
See below still photos and teaser from the film.
Production companies: La Mitad del Continente, Burning
Countries: Mexico, Colombia
Images: Mara Arteaga
