Outland (1981)

A bleak sci-fi set on Io (Jupiter's third-largest moon), in and around a titanium mining outpost with lighting that's reflective of the functional aspect of the environment more than the fanciful cinematic one; i.e. it's dark a lot of the time. Any lights present are often glary, but they add atmosphere.
Sean Connery stars as Marshall William O'Niel. Like in any frontier town, the Marshall keeps the peace as best he can. But the harsh environment can take a toll on the workers, leading to violence and corruption. Not well-liked, the only person he can rely on is a lady doctor, a woman of equal temperament named Marian Lazarus (Frances Sternhagen). The much-reported similarities to High Noon (1952) aren't immediately apparent, but are inescapable as the film moves into its final third. All in all, it's probably Dir. Peter Hyams' best work.

3 cupcakes out of 5