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Director
Chris Crow
Cast
Mark Lewis Jones,
Michael Jibson,
Ian Virgo,
Jason May,
Stephen McDade
Genre
Drama,
History,
Horror
Based on a true story of madness and isolation, this psychological thriller follows two lighthouse keepers stationed at a remote spot in the Irish Sea. When a freak storm hits and strands them at the lighthouse for months, tensions mount between the two men as they slowly lose their minds.
ReelViews by James Berardinelli
The high production values, excellent acting, and strong writing make this a cut above what is often accorded this sort of release pattern. For those intrigued by the material, it’s worth seeking out.
The Hollywood Reporter by Frank Scheck
Based on real-life events, The Lighthouse depicts its dramatic situations in credible and compelling fashion. But its single, cramped setting and leisurely pacing could definitely tax the patience of horror fans looking for a more visceral, scare-laden experience.
Los Angeles Times by Noel Murray
The Lighthouse builds to a tragic incident and its disturbing aftermath, depicted with the dread and sick irony of an old “Tales From the Crypt” comic. But for the most part, the fears here are social, not supernatural.
Variety by Guy Lodge
Economically deployed effects lend the gathering storm a genuine sense of anxious bluster, but tension and terror are harder to conjure in a narrative this sparse and emotionally one-note.
Film Threat
The Lighthouse doesn’t shed anything new on the pressure cooker, psychological drama, but it is a pleasure to see Crow’s talents continuing to evolve from Demon Bridge to now.
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