October 2022 Issue of American Cinematographer

The October 2022 issue offers a special focus on horror cinematography — including reports on the features The Invitation, Men and Crimes of the Future, and the television series Yellowjackets; interviews with ASC members behind some of the genre’s iconic images; and tips for creating suspense. Delving into virtual production, the issue reports on the ambitious series 1899. Also featured is a piece on the award-winning short film Shadow Bird (Sonsi).

• American Horror Story cinematographer Michael Goi, ASC, ISC introduces AC interviews with Autumn Eakin (The Invitation); Rob Hardy, ASC, BSC (Men); and Douglas Koch, CSC (Crimes of the Future) about their recent work in the horror genre.

• Kim Miles, ASC, CSC, MySC discusses the Showtime survival drama Yellowjackets, on which he alternated episodes with Trevor Forrest. Cinematographer Julie Kirkwood breaks down her approach to the show’s pilot.

• ASC members Owen Roizman (The Exorcist), Luciano Tovoli (Suspiria), Daniel Pearl (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre), Dean Cundey (Halloween, The Thing), Charlie Lieberman (Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer), Darius Khondji (Seven), Emmanuel Lubezki (Sleepy Hollow), Anthony Dod Mantle (28 Days Later …) and Sam McCurdy (The Descent) discuss the art of crafting chilling images.

• The Virtual World: AC takes a virtual tour of the set of the Netflix series 1899, a period mystery-thriller shot by Nikolaus Summerer that employed a custom-built LED volume with rotating stage at Studio Babelsberg in Germany.

• Shot Craft: Advice on how to create suspense with lighting, composition and camera moves.

• Short Takes: A look at Shadow Bird (Sonsi), directed and shot by Savita Singh, ISC.

• In Memoriam: A tribute to Thomas Richmond, ASC.

• Clubhouse News: The latest bulletins from the Society feature new members Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Wolfgang Held and Blake McClure.

• Wrap Shot: Mario Tosi, ASC on Carrie.