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Eroticism and Greek Mythology Explain the Wild Ending of ‘The Lighthouse’

The Lovecraftian horror might leave you with more questions than answers, so let’s break down the ending of The Lighthouse.

The final image is haunting. Ephraim Winslow/Thomas Howard (Robert Pattinson) lies on his back, delighted by the unimaginable horrors and beauties he obtained by staring into the lighthouse’s beacon while seagulls peck at his stomach, devouring his liver and entrails. As the painful moments slowly pass, Winslow’s damnation is there, sprawled out for the audience to see as if they were watching a piece of art coming to life.

The Lighthouse is a delightfully insane movie that follows the isolated lives of two wickies, Winslow/Howard and Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe). As their time on the isolated island becomes an extended stay, the two seamen begin their descent into madness.

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Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.

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