Half Light (2006)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Director:

Craig Rosenberg

Writer (WGA):

Craig Rosenberg (written by)

Release Date:

17 January 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Believe in the beyond.

Plot:

Rachel Carlson, a successful novelist moves to a small Scottish village to move on with her life after the death of her son. Strange things start to happen when she is haunted by ghosts and real life terror.

Plot Keywords:

Lighthouse | Birthday | Drowning | Writer | Lighthouse Keeper

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Demi Moore	...	Rachel Carlson
Henry Ian Cusick	...	Brian
Beans El-Balawi	...	Thomas Carlson (as Beans Balawi)
Kate Isitt	...	Sharon Winton
Nicholas Gleaves	...	Dr. Robert Freedman
James Cosmo	...	Finlay Murray
Joanna Hole	...	Mary Murray
Therese Bradley	...	Morag McPherson
Hans Matheson	...	Angus McCulloch
Mickey Wilson	...	Reverend James McMahon (as Michael Wilson)
Polly Frame	...	Librarian
Ceit Kearney	...	Gaelic Speaking Woman
Nichola Bee	...	Kate McCulloch (as Nichola B)
Jamie Edgell	...	Gordon McCloud
Anne Smith	...	Bingo Announcer

Also Known As:

Half Light - Gefangen zwischen Licht und Schatten (Germany) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for some images of violence.

Runtime:

110 min

Country:

Germany | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Certification:

USA:R | UK:15 | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Singapore:NC-16 | Finland:K-15 | Argentina:13 | Malaysia:18SG (uncut) | Malaysia:U (cut) | Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:15 | Greece:K-13

Filming Locations:

Cornwall, England, UK

Company:

Lakeshore Entertainment

Trivia:

Filming on the Island of Llanddwyn in North Wales has caused an outrage in the local community. People are angry for the "spiritual" Island being used as a film set.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Rachel is struggling with the anchor chain, the padlock changes position between shots. In one shot it dangles a few inches below her feet (which, by the way, would mean there's enough slack in the chain to escape). In another shot it's at her ankles, where it was fastened in the first place.

Movie Connections:

Features Dead of Night (1945)

Soundtrack:

Happy Birthday To You

Excellent story & acting!

I was delighted when I found Half-Light in the video store but was disappointed that there was no advertising previous to it coming out on DVD. Had the movie been in theaters I would have immediately gone to see it. I looked it up on the web after renting it and bought it. Can't say how many times I've watched it since then but each time I love it even more. Demi Moore's performance was right on and I was totally intrigued with Hans Matheson (Angus). What a hottie! This was a super storyline with lots of intrigue and surprises but even more all the acting was superb. Make sure to rent or buy it because it is truly a keeper! If anyone knows if the 2002 remake of Zhvigo is available to buy please post info. Thanks. Carole