The Lighthouse (2019)

Synopsis

Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.

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Cast

• Robert Pattinson as Thomas Howard
• Willem Dafoe as Thomas Wake
• Valeriia Karaman as Mermaid
• Logan Hawkes as Ephraim Winslow
• Kyla Nicolle as Woman on the Rocks
• Shaun Clarke as Departing Wickie
• Pierre Richard as Departing Assistant Wickie
• Preston Hudson as Tender Mate
• Jeff Cruts as Tender Mate
• Sully Seagull as Seagull

If you liked The Lighthouse, try

• Shutter Island
• Leave the World Behind
• Donnie Darko
• Eden
• Sleeping with the Enemy
• The Machinist
• Red Lights
• Black Butterfly

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a tense and atmospheric film that really messes with your mind, The Lighthouse is a great pick. Set in the 1890s on a remote New England island, it follows two lighthouse keepers as they struggle to keep their sanity. The performances by Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe are intense and gripping, pulling you into their eerie and isolated world. The film blends drama, fantasy, and thriller elements in a way that keeps you on edge, making it perfect for anyone who likes movies that feel a bit unsettling and mysterious. Watching it is like stepping into a strange, haunting dream where reality starts to blur. If you enjoyed films like Shutter Island or Donnie Darko, this one will likely stick with you long after the credits roll. It’s a slow burn that rewards patience with a unique and haunting experience.