Like with The Witch, Robin Eggers displays a singular and captivating directorial voice in The Lighthouse that is both demanding and very satisfying for the viewer. As two very dissimilar men tend to a remote and storm-lashed lighthouse at the end of the 19th Century, the viewer is placed right there with them every step pf the way to witness the players unravel, aided by the stark black-and-white cinematography and the claustrophobically tight screen ration. Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe both give committed powerhouse performances which are utterly mesmerising, and clever sound design makes the whole experience very immersive. The Lighthouse displays a very individual but impressive style of film-making that is well worth the effort.
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