Cinematography technique · used in 1 film

Mirror Maze Showdown

Staging a final fight among mirrors, so every shot shows many reflections of the same people. You cannot tell real bodies from images, and the gunfight turns into a puzzle.

Examples

Where you can see it

  1. The Lady from Shanghai (1947) poster

    The Lady from Shanghai

    Orson Welles · 1947

    In the funhouse hall of mirrors, bullets shatter glass and the characters multiply on screen. The studio cut the sequence to under 3 minutes from an intended 20, yet it is still the part everyone remembers.

    Where to see it: The funhouse climax: Elsa and Bannister trade shots in a hall of mirrors while Michael watches, and both of them die.

Questions

Quick answers

What is mirror maze showdown in film?
Staging a final fight among mirrors, so every shot shows many reflections of the same people. You cannot tell real bodies from images, and the gunfight turns into a puzzle.
Which films use mirror maze showdown?
The Lady from Shanghai (1947).
What kind of technique is mirror maze showdown?
It is a cinematography technique. Related cinematography techniques include Real Locations as Character, Handheld Cinema Vérité, Practical In-Camera Effects.

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