A lighthouse keeper has been murdered in mysterious circumstances and, during the ensuing investigation a Phantom Light keeps appearing at the scene of his death..
Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for black-and-white atmosphere and stories that smell like wet wool and salt, then absolutely. It's a fun, spooky watch for a rainy Sunday. If you need pacing that moves like a modern thriller or logic that holds up under a microscope, you’re probably going to be annoyed by ho...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a thing for black-and-white atmosphere and stories that smell like wet wool and salt, then absolutely. It's a fun, spooky watch for a rainy Sunday. If you need pacing that moves like a modern thriller or logic that holds up under a microscope, you’re probably going to be annoyed by how long it takes for characters to notice the obvious. The Phantom Light is one of those movies that knows exactly what it wants to be. It’s got that classic British mystery vibe w..."
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