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The Lighthouse

  • 20192019
  • RR
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson in The Lighthouse (2019)
Keeping secrets, are ye? From Robert Eggers, acclaimed director of 'The Witch,' and starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. THE LIGHTHOUSE — In Theaters October 18
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Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
202K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
139
2
  • Director
    • Robert Eggers
  • Writers
    • Robert Eggers
    • Max Eggers
  • Stars
    • Robert Pattinson
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Valeriia Karaman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Eggers
  • Writers
    • Robert Eggers
    • Max Eggers
  • Stars
    • Robert Pattinson
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Valeriia Karaman
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    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 441Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 34 wins & 139 nominations total

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    Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson
    • Thomas Howardas Thomas Howard
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Thomas Wakeas Thomas Wake
    Valeriia Karaman
    Valeriia Karaman
    • Mermaidas Mermaid
    Logan Hawkes
    Logan Hawkes
    • Ephraim Winslowas Ephraim Winslow
    Kyla Nicolle
    • Woman on the Rocksas Woman on the Rocks
    Shaun Clarke
    • Departing Wickieas Departing Wickie
    Pierre Richard
    • Departing Assistant Wickieas Departing Assistant Wickie
    Preston Hudson
    • Tender Mateas Tender Mate
    Jeffrey Cruts
    • Tender Mateas Tender Mate
    • (as Jeff Cruts)
    Sully Seagull
    • Seagullas Seagull
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Eggers
    • Writers
      • Robert Eggers
      • Max Eggers
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    Storyline

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    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? —Nick Riganas
    • lighthouse
    • minimal cast
    • drunkenness
    • lighthouse keeper
    • mermaid
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There is enchantment in the light.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • History
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sexual content, nudity, violence, disturbing images, and some language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson stated that they barely spoke a word to each other on set and were too exhausted to hang out together after a day of shooting because filming was so physically demanding due to the miserable weather conditions. While Pattinson stayed at a normal hotel with the rest of the film crew during the shoot, Dafoe lived in a little fisherman's cottage in solitude. On set, on the other hand, Pattinson would tend to eat and stay by himself during filming breaks, while Dafoe stayed with the crew. Both stated that they liked each other very much as soon as they had their first real conversation a few months later.
    • Quotes

      Thomas Wake: Yer fond of me lobster aint' ye? I seen it - yer fond of me lobster! Say it! Say it. Say it!

      Ephraim Winslow: I don't have to say nothin'.

      Thomas Wake: Damn ye! Let Neptune strike ye dead Winslow! HAAARK!

      Thomas Wake: Hark Triton, hark! Bellow, bid our father the Sea King rise from the depths full foul in his fury! Black waves teeming with salt foam to smother this young mouth with pungent slime, to choke ye, engorging your organs til' ye turn blue and bloated with bilge and brine and can scream no more - only when he, crowned in cockle shells with slitherin' tentacle tail and steaming beard take up his fell be-finned arm, his coral-tine trident screeches banshee-like in the tempest and plunges right through yer gullet, bursting ye - a bulging bladder no more, but a blasted bloody film now and nothing for the harpies and the souls of dead sailors to peck and claw and feed upon only to be lapped up and swallowed by the infinite waters of the Dread Emperor himself - forgotten to any man, to any time, forgotten to any god or devil, forgotten even to the sea, for any stuff for part of Winslow, even any scantling of your soul is Winslow no more, but is now itself the sea!

      Ephraim Winslow: Alright, have it your way. I like your cookin'.

    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      Tis Brasswork
      Based on the Poem: "Brasswork: The Light-Keepers Lament" by Frederic W. Morong, Jr.

      Melody by Mark Korven

      Performed by Willem Dafoe

    User reviews1.5K

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    Top review
    Should have left after 15 mins
    I went to the opening night in my area - the theater was full. About 15mins into the show, I realized what I was getting into. Only small squarish portion of the screen was used, there were only going to be 2 actors, I could understand only 40% of the dialog, the characters are weird but not interesting and it's very, very slow.

    I could see people clearing out of the theater the moment it looked like it was over. I was one of them - I couldn't wait to get out.

    The main thing to know is that even though it's listed as "horror" (and in some listings sci-fi / fantasy) ... it's an art film. This means it's generally unconventional, experimental and geared at a niche audience. A lot of times such movies will capture critical praise but be unappealing to mass audiences.

    That's what's going on with this movie. It's bizarre, psychological, atmospheric and if it happens to grab you - intense. Otherwise, it will be a massively disappointing. If you saw "The Witch", Egger's other key movie, you'll understand. People went in expecting a typical horror movie, but were instead given a slow, shakespearean-like drama with complex language and minimal, slow scares.

    For me, the problem with this movie is that I didn't care about either of the characters. Neither seemed relatable or engaging. If anything, it was uncomfortable to watch them. The story seemed more about madness than anything spooky. If it had been a short film - it might have been palatable, but not in its current form.

    Unless you liked "The Witch" or are into artsy / experimental movies, definitely be forewarned and eliminate your expectations. It could be a big letdown.
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    FAQ15

    • Anyone know where we can watch this/ ever coming out in theaters?
    • What's the song that plays during the credits?
    • Is this based on the Edgar Allen Poe story titled 'The Lighthouse Keeper'?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Brazil
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ánh Sáng Tăm Tối
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • A24
      • Maiden Voyage Pictures
      • New Regency Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,867,104
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $427,797
      • Oct 20, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,178,770
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.19 : 1

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