At the start of the film, Phyllis seems like an innocent woman who is in need of comfort due to her neglecting husband. From this shot, Phyllis seems as if she's on a pedestal since we are looking up at her. Violins and flutes are the main focus of the music playing in the background which is very stereotypical for the introduction of two future love interests. The lighting is pretty light for the most part and she looks almost angelic but at the same time, she's in a towel so she's obviously an object of desire from the get-go.
After the killing, we see a change in Phyllis; she is no longer light and angelic, the overall frame is very dark and we can see the murderer inside her. Her eyes are very direct in focal point which is somewhat intimidating, unlike the "sweet" Phyllis in the frame above and dark, hollow, and empty in her gaze. The music is dark and dreadful sounding with a lot of low notes which is a big change from the music that played in the scene where we meet Phyllis.This shot is a close up of Phyllis and her head is somewhat downward which asserts firmness in her decision of what she's just done but also leaves some mystery about the other thoughts and emotions that she is feeling. Phyllis has finally gotten what she's wanted and revealed her true identity. We, as viewers can really see the "real Phyllis" in this shot, as her true role in the film; the Femme Fatale.
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