Synopsis
After the sudden death of her twin sister, Iris retreats to the remote Farwick Island to restore an abandoned lighthouse as a memorial. While cataloging the property’s debris, she discovers a cache of damaged audio equipment and reel-to-reel tapes dating back to the 1970s. As she attempts to restore the recordings, she realizes they contain interviews with a reclusive folklorist researching local disappearances. But something is wrong—the voices on the tapes begin responding to her presence, mentioning events that haven’t happened yet. With each restoration, the boundary between past and present erodes. The lighthouse becomes a conduit between timelines, and Iris discovers that her sister’s death might not be the tragedy she believes it to be. Blending psychological horror with intimate character study, Echoes of the Moor explores grief, identity, and the unsettling nature of memory through a haunting narrative structure where the dead speak in frequencies just beyond human perception.
Visual Language & Influences
A desaturated palette dominated by slate grays and oceanic blues, punctuated by the warm amber glow of vintage recording equipment and lighthouse lamps. The cinematography employs long static takes and deep focus to emphasize isolation, while practical lighting creates chiaroscuro effects that blur the line between reality and hallucination. Sound design is paramount—every creak, whisper, and distorted voice is treated as a narrative element. Visual influences include Robert Eggers' atmospheric precision, the tactile loneliness of Andrew Dominik's The Assassination of Jesse James..., and the temporal disorientation of Ari Aster's Midsommar. The film will utilize natural locations and minimal digital effects, grounding its supernatural elements in tangible reality.