The Beacon

About This Movie

The Beacon is this intriguing horror-thriller that leans heavily into atmosphere, playing with themes of grief and loss. You’ve got Bryn and Paul, a couple trying to piece their lives together after a tragic accident, and the setting of the old Beacon Apartments really adds to the eerie vibe. It’s the kind of place that feels alive, with shadows lurking in every corner. Bryn starts seeing a ghostly little boy, and the tension builds nicely. The performances are solid, especially the way Bryn's character navigates her grief. Not to mention the use of practical effects – they really pull you in. The pacing has its moments, but it adds to that haunting sense of uncertainty. There’s something distinctive about how it captures the struggle between moving on and being haunted by the past.

Explores themes of grief and lossStrong atmosphere with a haunting settingEffective use of practical effects