THE VAULT

The Lighthouse (2019) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.4/100

Keeping secrets, are ye?

The Premise

Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Period, The Lighthouse taps into fundamental fears. The 7.4/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of island, nightmare, isolation continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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