I have always admired Scorsese - especially for his devotion to elements such as art directions, editing, cinematography.Some of the scenes were very gripping: when they take refuge in the crypt during the storm; when Teddy swims to the lighthouse and climbs the Vetigoesque stairway to his revelation of the truth - or is it the truth? (Is it better to live as a monster or to die as a good man?)