This film is a slow burn, but definitely worth it. The pacing is perfect, as are the performances of both leads. Add to that a spooky premise and a haunting soundtrack and you've got yourself a contender for this year's best. I won't go into more details and spill my beans plotwise; experiencing this one completely blind is how it should be done.
The Lighthouse confirms Eggers to be a masterful artist, knowing exactly how to bring psychological horror to life. I love these types of films - where they don't rely on cheap scare jumps, but rather build an unsettling atmosphere that makes you feel terrified from the beginning to the end, with just enough lovecraftian elements to it that allows your imagination to run wild.
Definitely deserves a second viewing. And a third, fourth, ...
The Lighthouse confirms Eggers to be a masterful artist, knowing exactly how to bring psychological horror to life. I love these types of films - where they don't rely on cheap scare jumps, but rather build an unsettling atmosphere that makes you feel terrified from the beginning to the end, with just enough lovecraftian elements to it that allows your imagination to run wild.
Definitely deserves a second viewing. And a third, fourth, ...
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