But this is Southern California, and Mr. O'Herlihy was determined to bring in its sunlight on all four sides, despite the claustrophobic setting.

Most of the novel takes place in the claustrophobic setting of Karl's provincial town, where church bells keep announcing new conversions.

The stories are presented in relatively short episodes, and feature concentrated violence, claustrophobic settings and little sentimentality.

"Story of Women," vivid and handsome despite the drab, claustrophobic settings that are at the root of Marie's initial despair, has a fine supporting cast.

More than anything else in the show, it's a potent commentary on the claustrophobic urban settings of today.

Mr. McGahern's early work often involved emotionally tortured people in claustrophobic settings.

To Annie's surprise and relief, Norma was a breath of fresh air in this claustrophobic setting.

He nevertheless succeeded in creating a sunless, mystical, wondrous and claustrophobic setting saturated with fantastic elements and symbols.

Most of the dread comes from the claustrophobic setting.

This is a claustrophobic setting.