The Last Light: An Irish Ghost Story
The Last Light: An Irish Ghost Story

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The Last Light: An Irish Ghost Story

2011
Movie
85 min
English

Sealing up an abandoned old peoples home that is being destroyed by teenagers, is the final job for a Maintenance man before his dream holiday. But is it the kids, or something else, that is preventing the job from being completed.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users82%
Director: John DoeGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote Irish village, a young couple inherits an old lighthouse with a dark past. As they begin renovations, they uncover unsettling local legends and experience increasingly terrifying supernatural phenomena. They must confront the malevolent entity trapped within the lighthouse before it consumes them entirely.

Critical Reception

The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some found the pacing to be slow at times and the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective build-up of suspense and creepy atmosphere.

  • Lauded for the compelling performances of its lead actors.

  • Criticized by some for a somewhat formulaic narrative arc.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's ability to create a sense of dread and isolation, with many highlighting the chilling sound design and visual style. Some viewers felt the resolution could have been stronger, but overall, it was considered a solid entry in the supernatural horror genre.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Irish Film & Television Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive lighthouse featured in the film is a real, albeit fictionalized, structure located on the west coast of Ireland, and its isolated setting significantly contributed to the film's eerie ambiance during production.

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