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2019 · 109 min · R

The Lighthouse

Directed by Robert Eggers · Drama, Fantasy, Thriller

The Lighthouse (2019) is a Drama film, directed by Robert Eggers. It runs 109 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity, isolation, and obsession play out through single location / bottle.

Composer
Mark Korven
Cinematography
Jarin Blaschke
Cast
Robert PattinsonWillem DafoeValeriia KaramanLogan HawkesKyla NicolleShaun ClarkePierre RichardPreston Hudson

The world of this film

Premise & themes

Themes
Madness / Loss Of SanityIsolationObsession
Structure
Single Location / Bottle
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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