One of the characteristics of Hereditary is the cold, dark and somewhat desaturated color tone, giving a heavy feeling right from the first scenes. The film uses a lot of gray, cold blue and dark brown, combined with low light, creating a stuffy space, making the audience always feel that something is wrong. This can be applied to Secret of the House to highlight the instability in the character's psychology and the potential danger in the abandoned house. If your film is shot with bright or too sharp colors, the audience may not feel enough tension or lose the sense of mystery. But by using color grading similar to Hereditary, you can make the space scary even without any horror elements appearing. In addition, Hereditary is also very successful in using the contrast between light and dark to control the viewer's emotions. In key scenes, the light is never direct, but always obstructed by objects, windows or dim light sources. This leaves the character surrounded by darkness, evoking a feeling of being trapped and unable to escape. This is an element that can be applied to Secret of the House, especially in scenes where the character gradually realizes that they cannot leave the house. Hidden corners, long shadows on the walls or flickering lights from flashlights can all help add to the haunting quality of your film. It's not just about the light, the way Hereditary adjusts the color to reflect the character's psychology is also worth learning. In scenes where the character is psychologically damaged or in a state of panic, the colors become paler, sometimes almost losing their vitality, making the character look tired and exhausted. This can be applied to Secret of the House in the scenes where the characters begin to realize the terrible truth about the house and their friends. As trust gradually disappears, the colors can also become colder to reflect the change in the character's psychology. This not only helps the audience feel the character's emotions but also strengthens the connection between the image and the story content. Another element in Hereditary that you can apply is the change in color tone in the climax scenes. In normal scenes, the film mainly uses cold colors, but when the story reaches its climax, the light and color begin to change. There are more yellow and red lights, creating a sense of danger and madness. This is a technique that can be applied to Secret of the House in the scenes where the characters begin to fight for survival. When the panic reaches its peak, you can use red lighting to imply the complete breakdown of friendships, betrayal or impending death. This will make the climax of the film more impressive and help the audience feel the clear change in the characters' emotions. Ultimately, Hereditary is not just a regular horror film but also a highly artistic work, using images to convey deep meanings about family, pain and loss. Secret of the House also explores similar themes, as the characters not only face danger from the outside but also have to face themselves and the secrets they always try to hide. Therefore, taking inspiration from Hereditary will not only help you orient your color and lighting, but can also help you elevate your storytelling through images.