The Lighthouse (2019)

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

Director:

Robert Eggers

Writers:

Robert Eggers, Max Eggers

Stars:

Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe, Valeriia Karaman

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 29 wins & 117 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert Pattinson	...	Thomas Howard
Willem Dafoe	...	Thomas Wake
Valeriia Karaman	...	Mermaid
Logan Hawkes	...	Ephraim Winslow
Kyla Nicolle	...	Woman on the Rocks
Shaun Clarke	...	Departing Wickie
Pierre Richard	...	Departing Assistant Wickie
Preston Hudson	...	Tender Mate
Jeffrey Cruts	...	Tender Mate (as Jeff Cruts)

Storyline

As the wavering cry of the foghorn fills the air, the taciturn former lumberjack, Ephraim Winslow, and the grizzled lighthouse keeper, Thomas Wake, set foot in a secluded and perpetually grey islet off the coast of late-19th-century New England. For the following four weeks of back-breaking work and unfavourable conditions, the tight-lipped men will have no one else for company except for each other, forced to endure irritating idiosyncrasies, bottled-up resentment, and burgeoning hatred. Then, amid bad omens, a furious and unending squall maroons the pale beacon's keepers in the already inhospitable volcanic rock, paving the way for a prolonged period of feral hunger; excruciating agony; manic isolation, and horrible booze-addled visions. Now, the eerie stranglehold of insanity tightens. Is there an escape from the wall-less prison of the mind?

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Plot Keywords:

mermaid | lighthouse | hallucination | sex with a mermaid | lighthouse keeper | 

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Taglines:

There is enchantment in the light.

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, nudity, violence, disturbing images, and some language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The screenplay refers to Wake and Howard and Old and Young, respectively, as their names aren't even mentioned until halfway through the film.

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Quotes

Thomas Wake: Ooh! Monkey pump!

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Connections

Featured in The Kill Count: The Witch (2015) (2019)

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Soundtracks

Monday Morning
Traditional
Additional Lyrics by Robert Eggers
Performed by Willem Dafoe

User Reviews

Metaphorically Prophetic...

A metaphorically prophetic film that could portray the struggle of many who have been in self Isolation from the recent pandemic comprising, but not limited to, intense psychological anguish, self doubt, intoxication, poor diet and delusion - in monochrome but not black and white.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Lighthouse

Filming Locations:

Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$427,797, 20 October 2019

Gross USA:

$10,867,104

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$18,113,122

Company Credits

Production Co:

A24, Maiden Voyage Pictures, New Regency Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Original intention) Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.19 : 1