The entrance to London at night, lit only by the...

* The entrance to London at night, lit only by the flickering glow of torches mounted on light-colored stone slabs. The path is slick with rain, reflecting the dim light. Sweeney Todd emerges from the darkness, his silhouette silhouetted against the dim light. The city looms behind him like a beast: tall, narrow buildings, smoking chimneys, and a menacing air. Style: Dark fantasy realism, highly detailed text, tones inspired by film noir.