Lighting from below distorts the look of the human face, creating harsh shadows across their facial features. This effect alarms us instinctively, since this does not occur in the natural world and gives us an uncanny feeling. Since our brains are wired to recognize faces, when we see one that seems unnatural, it provokes an uncomfortable and eerie feeling. Symbolically, light from below evokes the idea of light coming from the depths of hell.
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