The Lighthouse

The lighthouse is fucking visceral. It transports you to a desolate little island in the late 19th century with two lighthouse keepers as they slowly descend into madness. shot in black and white, the contrast really works here. It accentuates every frame, from the splintered wood to the scruffy beards. the constant presence of whiskey bottles and the sound of seagulls and crashing waves are only amplified by the wacky horror. it also explores labor and power dynamics in a way that really nails itself into your mind and leaves you questioning everything. But, Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson were undoubtedly the glue of the whole thing. Their intense dedication to their roles just wrapped it up and made it so enjoyable. Bob is so great i should have never doubted him. My eyes couldn’t leave the projection on my wall. The ending was perfect and I loved all the biblical references. Fucking bizarre art house horror. I loved every second of it.