Lighthouse
“The brightest light. Your darkest fears.”
Synopsis
A prison ship on its way to a remote island prison runs aground on rocks and sinks. Mixed survivors of cons and prison guards struggle ashore, only to discover to their horror that another survivor got there first - the murderous & psychotic Leo Rook. Stranded, with no means of escape or call for help, the survivors must face a night of terror as they struggle to survive.
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Top Cast
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James Purefoy
Richard Spader
Rachel Shelley
Dr. Kirsty McCloud
Christopher Adamson
Leo Rook
Paul Brooke
Captain Campbell
Don Warrington
Prison Officer Ian Goslet
Christopher Dunne
Chief Prison Officer O'Neil
Bob Goody
Weevil
Pat Kelman
Spoons
Peter McCabe
Prison Officer Hopkins
Norman Mitchell
Brownlow
Howard Attfield
Sykes
Jason Round
Spitfield
Stuart Callaghan
Ship's Mate
Yolande Davis
Young Prison Officer
Sarah Wateridge
McCloud's Mother
Elizabeth Homewood
Young McCloud
Kenny Ingram
Guard
Neil Johnson
Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dead by Dawn Horror Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 17, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Hunter
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Hunter, Graeme Scarfe
- Original Score
- Debbie Wiseman
- Original Title
- Lighthouse
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- British Screen Productions, Arts Council of England, Tungsten Pictures, Winchester Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Hunter
Simon Hunter, Graeme Scarfe
Debbie Wiseman
Tony Imi
Tim Dennison, Mark Leake, Chris Craib, Gary Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Hunter
Director
Simon Hunter
Writer
Tim Dennison
Producer
Mark Leake
Producer
Linda Alderson
Costume Design
Tony Imi
Director of Photography
Debbie Wiseman
Original Music Composer
Simon Bowles
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lighthouse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lighthouse about?
A prison ship on its way to a remote island prison runs aground on rocks and sinks. Mixed survivors of cons and prison guards struggle ashore, only to discover to their horror that another survivor got there first - the murderous & psychotic Leo Rook. Stranded, with no means of escape or call for help, the survivors must face a night of terror as they struggle to survive.
Who directed Lighthouse?
Lighthouse was directed by Simon Hunter.
Who stars in Lighthouse?
The principal cast of Lighthouse includes James Purefoy, Rachel Shelley, Christopher Adamson, Paul Brooke, Don Warrington.
When was Lighthouse released and how long is it?
Lighthouse was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Lighthouse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lighthouse was composed by Debbie Wiseman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lighthouse?
Lighthouse holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).