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15) The Lighthouse
Robert Eggers’ intense and raw follow up to The Witch left me speechless, cold, and terrified. Showcasing a more daring use of his cinematography and sound design, incredible performances from both Robert Pattinson and Willam Defoe, and a mix of Lovecraftian horror and period detail, Eggers’ successfully created one of the most uncomfortable horror films to come out this year. On top of the film’s grim atmosphere, Eggers isn’t afraid to inject some dark comedy alongside the grit and gore. The humor doesn’t clash with the tone. In fact, it enhances it. Working life never felt so heartless and crushing, and this film captured that mentality expertly.
