Strong rule: style --- Dark surreal horror, Gothic digital painting, Eerie cinematic realism ---. A medium shot of an old man with a staff, looking directly into the camera with an intense, threatening expression. He is positioned in a desaturated, foggy alleyway. His hands are tightly clenched around the wooden staff. The lighting is cold and flat, emphasizing the grit and grime of his clothing and skin.
Character appearance reference (MUST match exactly):
- The Old Man: An elderly man with deeply wrinkled skin, a thin grey mustache, and piercing, dark eyes. He is wearing a dirty, striped button-down shirt. He grips a gnarled wooden staff with both hands. The setting is a blurry, desaturated urban background. The lighting is harsh, highlighting his weathered features and aggressive posture in a gritty, realistic horror style, emphasizing the detail in his aged skin.
