directed by: Robert Eggers, year: 2019
actors: Willem Dafoe, Robert Pattinson

The Lighthouse, released in 2019, is a psychological horror film directed by Robert Eggers. It tells the story of two lighthouse keepers, played by Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, who are stationed on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. As a storm strands them and their isolation intensifies, the men spiral into madness, confronting their worst fears and each other. The film is celebrated for its atmospheric tension, stark black-and-white cinematography, and captivating performances.

Isolation, Madness, Mythology, Power, Monochrome, Metamorphosis, Visual Aesthetics, Existential Dread