7 Years On, A24's Weirdest Masterpiece Is Still the Perfect Weekend Watch

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A retrospective on A24’s The Lighthouse calls it one of the studio’s strangest and boldest films.
The black-and-white psychological horror builds claustrophobic tension as two lighthouse keepers spiral into paranoia and conflict.
The article argues the film’s surreal imagery serves its themes, not mere shock value.
Seven years later, it still stands out as a cult favorite and a strong weekend recommendation.



