Scene analysis: Double indemnity

As the film draws to a conclusion, Keyes is sure that something is wrong with the Dietrichson case. During an unfortunate timing, he comes to Walters apartment at the same time the Phyllis is meant to be coming up.The scene starts with Keyes in the foreground, as an over powering presence against Walter, who almost seems to blend into the the scenery around him. The lamp in the background allows for shadows to be cast, presenting Keyes in a darker, more predominant light, enforcing him as a powerful figure at this part during the film. This is also reflected in the dialogue, with Keyes bombarding Walter with questions, almost accusing him of what he has done. This builds tension in the scene as we are worried about the effects of Keyes finding out the truth.
Keyes paces back and forth from the camera, which zooms in and out to match his pace, further enforcing that the cojnveresation is in his control. When facing the camera his is enforcing his power in the situation and distances himself from Walter. The camera angle changes and we have a mid shot of the two in darker lighting. Keyes darker suit and hat, contrasting even more so against Walters lighter suit.
It is at this point when there is a long accusing pause after 'Maybe he didn't know he was insured.'

Film responce: Double indemnity

Double Indemnity focuses on a insurance salesman and revolves around his experience in the business. When he enters the dietrichson household for a review on car insurance, his perspective on life changes. Being a straight up man, with his morals in check, he is twisted in the web that the spider woman, Phyllis, and all his morals are turned around in her flirtations.
He is seduced into using his skills in the business to kill of her unloving husband and rid her of a unhappy marriage. He plans to kill him in a unusual circumstance so the insurance company will pay out more hence the title 'Double Indemnity'.
The narration follows Walter as the main protagionist and the story unfolds from his confessions. he recounts his story of his and Phyllis meeting and the plotting of her husbands death. As the story unfolds, we begin to see that Phyllis is not as vulnerable as she had made out and that there is a lot of mystery about her character.
This leads Walter to questioning his decisions and he becomes remorseful and tries to make things right buy killing Phyllis.