10 Horror Movie Villains Who Broke Their Own Rules

Robert Eggers sure has a knack for all things horrific and disturbing, and The Lighthouse is no exception. William Dafoe's performance is brilliant in the most gruesome way. Thomas Wake's character is a lighthouse keeper with a stormy past. As the new wickie arrives, it becomes clear that Wake isn't the best role model, boss or human. He breaks many of the basic lighthouse rules, which angers his fellow wickie, Ephraim, and causes a lot of tension.

For starters, Wake is never without his bottle of turpentine. The liquid is highly intoxicating and, when mixed with honey, can drive the sanest of men to their wit's end. He also never divides the duties with Ephraim despite it being in the contract he drew up.

The rules he breaks most certainly have something to do with the outcome of the story. If the two men were a little soberer and a little less resentful of each other, they may have been able to work something out. Then again, both have a murderous past with a bit of blood splatter on their hands.