Dark Beacon (2017) Reviews

• Classic psychological ghost story

  sfairgrieve-908-8725092018-05-05

  This on one of those suspense/horror movies that divides people into two camps, because the pacing is slow, it relies on atmosphere and tension instead of jump scare and gore, and it leaves you with more questions than answers. Many of the reviews of this film I have read are in the "boring and confusing" camp. I am in the other. To me this is a slow burn ghost story in the classic tradition. The plot builds deliberately to a climax, with little revelations along the way that put some of the pieces of the puzzle together. As the plot develops, an atmosphere of tension and dread is built to a climax that ends the tension but doesn't provide all the answers. Is there something supernatural going on, or are we seeing people struggling with mental illness (and, in one case, alcoholism)? My one knock is that the story is fairly routine in the psychological ghost story genre. If you've seen many similar movies, as I have, you're not going to see much that seems fresh, but there is still enough here in the plot, cinematography, and acting to make it well worth a watch.

• Dark Beacon

  nickbates-912602018-05-03

  Dark Beacon is a beautifully shot, well acted movie. It is also a slow and slightly boring movie. It could have been so much better, unfortunately. It just felt very generic apart from the scenery which was beautiful. Very mediocre, and I do wish I hadn't paid to see it. I had been trying to decide wether or not to watch after seeing the trailer and thinking it had potential. I was swayed by the other positive reviews here. Would I recommend it? No. Would i recommend you pay to watch it? No. But if you need an unoriginal movie to fill the time, this ones not too bad.

• Directing and cinematography is excellent

  felixbolser2018-04-23

  Absolutely loved this film, the scenery really elevates the feeling of seclusion. Lynne plays the role of a physiologically effected widow very well. Definitely worth seeing.

• Fantastic Film

  mlockhurst842018-04-01

  Dark Beacon is a fantastic film which kept me engaged and interested the whole way through. For me, the location was unique, interesting and offered the feeling of seclusion which paired brilliantly with the story plot. I loved the twist at the end and the subtle effects used throughout the film. The acting and story line was good though I would of liked to see a little more sexual tension between the two female characters. For me, I almost wanted more urgency with them. Overall though thoroughly enjoyed this film and will definitely recommend it to friends and family

• Pointless and aimless

  chuckm762018-11-20

  Atrocious in every way but especially the acting. A pointless endeavour with barely a story or plot to hold it together. How can a 1hr 15m film drag so much, that's an achievement in itself. Terrible