Beacon Review: I Think I've Seen This Tensionless Psychological Thriller Before

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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Beacon begins with an interesting enough premise — young sailor Emily has set out on her own when her boat crashes off of Cape Horn. She awakens on an island inhabited by lonely lighthouse keeper Ismael. Initially, he's kind enough, but the inherent tension between the strangers soon rises to the surface as Emily feels increasingly uncomfortable around Ismael. It's a plot ready-made for suspense and mystery.

Related 10 Best Horror Movies Of 2024 The best horror movies of 2024 offer a variety of sub and mixed genres among mainstream and indie hits, providing an experience for all audiences. Beacon Reaches For Horror But It's Too Late An intriguing premise lies somewhere in here There are mentions of sirens, gestures towards body horror, and a creeping feeling of insanity in Beacon. Much of the insanity has to do with Bichir's Ismael. Bichir has a warm presence, but here it's weaponized in such a way that it feels almost sinister. He keeps us and Emily on our toes, never quite committing to either feeling, but this is by design.

It's only at the end, when things come to a head, that the film delivers the thrills that it promises, but by then it's too late.

 

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