That was honestly the most disturbing piece of art I’ve ever seen. I’d say it’s a disturbing masterpiece in a way. I’ve had my share of unpleasant horror films but none have made me feel like this. I’d love to start a discussion about this film. What does everyone else think? What made it so effective?
WHY’D YA SPILL YOUR BEANS OP!?!?!
Omg I love the lighthouse. I mean it was a lot and I def didn’t know how to feel about it immediately after or doing, but now that I’ve had time to reflect I love it! I’ve been meaning to rewatch it
Love to see my favorite homoerotic fart movie discussed on Lemmy!
That’s one way to describe it I guess.
There’s a lot of aspects that make it so effective, the acting, cinematography, the aspect ratio, being shot on location on an actual island lighthouse, etc. It’s a sense of claustrophobia and wonder as to what’s inside the light. I adore the film.
I bought the blu-ray as soon as it came out, and once Arrow Films announced their 4k blu-ray with a lot more special features than the standard 4k here in the US, I ordered Arrow’s version from the UK.
It’s funny, when the credits rolled I had forgotten all about the light. As to what’s inside, I think it’s symbolic in some way. It doesn’t really matter. The scariest thought to me is that there was nothing inside and he was driven mad for nothing.
I have the Arrow 4K disc as well. I was told it’s a cinematic masterpiece and worth the price tag.
What made it so effective?
It’s a testament to the power of artfulness in filmmaking, which is all the more effective in our present setting because so many of its peers are little more than hollow investment vehicles for the wealthy to get wealthier.
One of the major traits of films directed by Eggers is his “strict attention to detail”.
To be a bit more specific, I think The Lighthouse was so effective because it had everything a film needs to be effective: Every component was carefully planned and masterfully executed, a collaboration of countless professionals at the top of their game with the funding and studio support they needed to get the project done, and without any distracting baggage like product placement, surprise cameos, merchandise, or jarring music/editing choices.
I love it. It’s so weird. As I get older I like weird media more and more.
I definitely think the narrower aspect ratio plays its part. The film feels quite claustrophobic as a result.
