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- September 9, 2019
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Keeping secrets, are you?
From Robert Eggers, acclaimed director of ‘The Witch,’ and starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. THE LIGHTHOUSE — In Theaters October 18
Who stars in The Lighthouse film?
The Lighthouse | Official Trailer 2 HD | A24
A24, the independent film production company, has released the official trailer for The Lighthouse, a period drama set in the 1890s, directed by Robert Eggers. The movie stars Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson as two keepers stranded on a remote island, battling their own demons and each other while trying to maintain their sanity.
The trailer opens with a stormy sea and a small boat approaching the island. We then see the two keepers, Thomas Wake (Dafoe) and Ephraim Winslow (Pattinson), arriving at the lighthouse, which is perched on a tall cliff. The setting is grim, but the cinematography captures the raw beauty of nature, the sea, the fog, and the dreary landscape.
The tension between the two men is palpable from the start. Thomas Wake is the seasoned veteran who knows everything about lighthouse-keeping, while Winslow is the newcomer who is there to learn the ropes. But things start to unravel quickly as Wake reveals his antagonistic and abusive personality, belittling Winslow and treating him as a slave. Winslow, on the other hand, is plagued by mysterious visions and hallucinations, hinting at a troubled past or mental illness.
As the days go by, the isolation, the hard work, the harsh weather, and the unending cycle of duty and boredom take their toll on the two keepers. They start to descend into madness, or maybe they were already there. The trailer hints at supernatural elements, with the lighthouse itself taking on an ominous and mystical presence. The light that the keepers are supposed to maintain becomes a source of fascination, obsession, and dread.
The trailer is masterfully edited, using quick cuts, sound effects, and music to create a sense of unease, foreboding, and claustrophobia. The black-and-white cinematography enhances the mood, giving the movie a timeless, classic feel. The acting by Dafoe and Pattinson is intense and captivating, promising a tour-de-force performance by both.
The Lighthouse looks like a movie that will defy expectations, challenge conventions, and leave a lasting impression. From the trailer, it’s clear that it’s not a typical horror or thriller, but a psychological drama that delves into the depths of human nature and the limits of sanity. The Lighthouse is scheduled for release on October 18, 2019, and it’s already generating buzz and critical acclaim. It’s a movie that deserves attention and anticipation, an example of the best that independent cinema has to offer.
