Lights Out

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  • 2016


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76 % Certified Fresh
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 111
Negative reviews 38
Average Rating 3.1/5
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2.0
The film is blatantly, unmistakably about mental illness, and that makes it hard to ignore or forgive what it ends up saying (hopefully by accident) o .. Av Club
4.0
Lights Out is an impressive debut by Sandberg that offers enough inventive scares out of a fairly simple idea and gives you characters you care enough .. Den Of Geek
2.0
Unfortunately, the movies ending does not do this storyline justice. EW
2.5
Lights Out has been made with a certain degree of styleenough to make you want to see what Sandberg might be capable of with a better screenplayand it .. Rogerebert
4.0
This simple but effective horror movie seems to do everything exactly right. Common Sense Media
4.0
But theres an invigorating leanness and a giddy, almost innocent energy to the filmmaking, with Sandberg shooting for nothing more than inventive, rel .. Variety
3.5
Theres nothing wrong with a cinematic amusement park ride, but Martins family drama doesnt stand front and center like it should. We Got This Covered
3.0
The central idea here is as durable and effective as a well told fireside ghost story, but in the cold light of day, the film fades. Time Out
2.0
This is a movie that just floats along until it becomes socially irresponsible not to divulge some sort of explanation. The Guardian
2.5
Few horror films are as insistent about the trauma mental illness inflicts on families as Lights Out.
4.4
That goal is to make you jump, scream and then sit, breathless, on the edge of your seat in anticipation of the next, inevitable yet inevitably rattli ..
4.0
Lights Out is essentially a consistent blend of scare heavy horror and family drama, and while that pairing isnt perfectly on point from start to fini .. Collider
2.5
Every bulb buzzes, every flashlight flickers, every flame wavers. Vulture
3.5
A surprisingly maternal horror movie that relies as much on fraying emotional bonds as supernatural suspense to create tension, Lights Out deals with .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.0
Its the cinematic equivalent to a carnival funhouse: a bit scary when youre traversing it, but utterly forgettable (and mildly regrettable) once its o ..
1.5
Whipping up an eerie blend of haunted house thriller and supernatural stalker story, he proves less adept at managing Eric Heisserers overly detailed .. The New York Times
3.5
Its just a shame they have to deal with a script that so often signposts its themes in big bold text; some appreciation of the audiences intelligence .. IGN
2.0
Deploying pools of light and dark like squares in a deadly game of checkers, its easily the best part of the movie, almost helplessly showcasing the n .. Telegraph
5.0
Mercifully, this isnt a movie about moving into the sort of dubious piece of real estate that might as well have a Beware of Ghost sign hanging out fr ..
3.8
The good idea at the heart of Lights Out gives it an advantage, but the truth is, bad horror movies have been made from good ideas. San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
Horror is as much about the visual elements as it is the storys narrative. The Young Folks
4.0
A deeply impressive debut that delivers full blooded frights with barely a pipette of gore.
2.5
Like any good horror film, Lights Out has a simple enough premise to then try and wrap its terror around. Cinema Blend
4.0
While the central visual of the figure in the dark goes a long way to provide the essential scares, the success of the film is just as much about what .. Ny Daily News
3.0
While certainly not something Id ever revisit, watching LIGHTS OUT with a fun crowd, such as the one at Fantasia, makes this a relatively decent genre .. JoBlo
3.0
Its a promising directorial debut for Sandberg and has more ambition than the average low budget horror/thriller, but falls just short at expanding th .. Screen Rant
3.8
And Dracula is definitely not a morning person.For most of us, though, darkness is not our old friend. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Good horror is so rare that fans veritably go gaga when an effective film lands. Philly
3.5
Think about Babadook, a low budget Australian horror flick that is on every list of best ofs in this genre.
3.1
You dont realize how much a good horror movie depends on acting until you stumble in that rare one whose cast actually gets it right. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
It successfully gets by with minimal dialogue and basic old fashioned scares like loud noises and screams. Sover
2.5
Unfortunately, the film stumbles, offering too few legitimate scares and displaying an overreliance on traditional horror movie cliches. ReelViews
2.0
10 1 7 / 10 As the horror genre tries to quit its addiction to celebration of pain, movies about supernatural terror have come into vogue thanks to th .. Blu Ray
3.0
Swedish director David F. Sandberg expands his 2013 short into a brisk, studio glossy feature thats predictable and heavily reliant on jump scares but .. Chicago Reader
3.8
The combination works.The film establishes just enough of a connection to these characters that the scare sequences possess some dramatic stakes, and .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
But something dreadfuls happened in opening up the truly unsettling short film.
2.5
And while the movie does flounder in the aftermath of that big first act set piece, Star Trek Beyond eventually recovers and settles to become a fairl .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
There are scares from the off in the short, punchy horror Lights Out, adapted by the director David F Sandberg from his short film. The Times
2.0
Lights Out, David F. Sandbergs 81 minute expansion of his 3 minute short, has a fine premise for a 3 minute short.Heck, you could even flesh it out to .. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Viewers who are sensitive to sudden loud noises are in for a particularly torrid time. And when was the last time a film made you shop for lightbulbs Radio Times
2.5
But with a little extra conceived thought and delivered execution, this could have been a classic. Screen It
3.0
In its own deeply contrived way, the film is just as frightening as you want it to be. Independent
3.1
Its these two actors who make something hypnotic and haunting out of a movie built out of spare parts. Rolling Stone
3.0
Nothings ever truly scary, but the gestalt of this fearscape is fun and briskly handled. The Wrap
3.1
A nifty fright flick with glimmers of depth. Short and effective. News Day
2.5
And to the filmmakers credit, theres a terrific expectation defying moment bound to polarize viewers: Love it or hate it, its a legitimate surprise in .. Film Journal
3.1
Swedish filmmaker David F. Sandberg makes an impressive feature debut with this spooky, less is more expansion of his short that landed him this first .. New York Post
3.1
Lights Out is one of the best bad horror movies to come out in some time. For a movie that is so dependent on routine jump scares, its actually pretty .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
But Lights Out is effective enough to make you want to keep the lights on, too. Az Central
2.5
The central gimmick is worthy of Doctor Who: a malevolent ghost (Alicia Vela Bailey) appears as an outline in the darkness, but vanishes once the ligh .. Smh
3.8
Not all to the same degree, of course, but there is an inherent tendency in all of us to fear the dark because it is fundamentally unknown, and there .. Q Network
2.0
Its difficult to describe just how unfunny this is, with the cat based slapstick too obviously dependent on visual effects and director Barry Sonnenfe .. Daily Mail
3.0
Sandbergs ability to craft chilling jump scares bodes well for future projects. Flim List
2.5
Conclusion Lights Out manages to live somewhere between the mass of entirely waste of time horror films and the rare standouts. Film Inquiry
3.0
Swedish director David F. Sandberg makes an auspicious horror debut with this shady, sinister, supernatural story. Susang Ranger
4.0
And let me tell you, there are some absolutely genius ideas for light sources. Flickering Myth
2.5
Although the movie doesnt offer much in the way of characterization, its cheap thrills are manufactured effectively, like an amusement park ride desig .. New Yorker
3.0
Forget Captain America: Civil War and Deadpool.This is the comic book adaptation of the year. Express
2.0
With some immensely chilling sequences and a lot of the eye rolling moments of the horror genre cleverly sidestepped, Lights Out features a simple pre .. The Film Stage
3.8
Two good ideas is all a low budget horror movie needs, really, to not stink. Chicago Tribune
3.5
The brevity of the feature length Lights Out helps enormously, because it carries the minimalist spirit of the short, refusing to overwork whats essen .. Uproxx
3.0
The thrills are well orchestrated in a flick that knows not to outstay its welcome. The Irish Times
2.5
Still, Sandberg proves that hes decent at creating scares, and audiences just looking for a handful of jump moments might find Lights Out satisfactory .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
At the same time, that doesnt make this nifty little horror opus any less wonderful. Movie Freak
2.0
The scares are cheap, but theyre frequently effective, the same way that if youre hungry junk food might fill you up. It doesnt mean youll feel good a .. Detroit News
3.3
After so many horror films with familiar tropes and situations, that alone is enough to recommend it.
3.8
A spooky, visually creative picture that sucks you in with its atmosphere and good old fashioned boo factor. Aisle Seat
3.5
What makes the film work is the surprising decency of all its primary characters. Forbes
3.0
In other words, if youre not within reach of a torch or a candle or stray too far from the nearest light switch a one way ticket to the cemetery await .. Herald Sun
2.0
But thats not the only problem.The story is overwrought, the characters limp, and the performances disaffected. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
A small, pitch black treat, Lights Out takes a common childhood terror and uses it to spin a horror story with a new kind of ghost and some familiar, .. Nj
4.0
Lights Out could have done a slightly better job of preparing the audience for this final moment, but when it arrives, it has a dark grandeur to it th .. Vox
2.0
Its not bad for a film that is wrapped in the fabric of a B movie. The Play List
2.0
It scores laughs when trying to be serious with emotions and psychology. Now Toronto
2.5
Lights Out: Aimlessly Adrift Horror Flick Lacks Substance The short that inspired it packs more frights into its 3+ minutes of running time. Film School Rejects
3.0
Its the basis for countless horror movies and, done well, still manages to provide tension and goosebumps. Film Ink
3.5
And while much of Lights Out is slightly conventional and frequently familiar, it still works quite well on its own merits. Ner Dist
3.0
Lights Out is an unashamedly derivative exercise in recycling classic horror tropes. Cine Vue
3.0
But, boy, I wish they hadnt spent so long explaining her origin story. La Weekly
4.0
Theres an undeniable charm here that, allied with the picturesque locations, results in a nostalgic throwback to a gentler age. Games Radar
2.0
Put bluntly, its just not scary enough often enough with patchy pacing and a real flat pack franchise feel throughout. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
Lights Out is like getting a nicely wrapped box of chocolates and discovering when you open it, all you have is empty wrappers. Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Its visceral and instinctive, and Sandbergs timing is beat perfect. Digital Spy
3.0
Director David F. Sandberg has some creative fun staging peek a boo shock scares, even if his debt to J horror tropes becomes increasingly apparent as .. Flicks
3.0
The moments when the movie puts the audience into the freakish environment of its characters are its most fun, and best experienced in a theater with .. Screen Crush
3.0
And while the story is one oft told, the moral never ceases to be true and Viva has a heart and spirit that makes it something lovely. Independent Ie
4.0
Instead, it uses the genre cliches and demands to craft a near classic. Film Racket
2.0
Starting full of dark promise, Lights Out becomes a mechanical, family action film made with kid gloves.It left me begging to be scared. The Arts Desk
1.0
Fear of the dark isnt the only reason to avoid Lights Out, a notably short horror flickthe running time is 81 minutesthat David F. Sandberg based on h .. Wsj
3.8
1 of 5 View Caption In this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Teresa Palmer appears in a scene from the horror film, Lights Out. Sltrib
3.0
Low budget hit based on a viral video shows why Hollywood scouts YouTube for talent, ideas Mental illness and horror films are hardly strange bedfello .. Scmp
5.0
This is a scary movie made by gifted filmmakers who clearly love scary movies.Based on (and greatly expanding) Sandbergs near perfect short film of 20 .. Chicago Sun Times
4.1
The suspense and tension are derived from the story and characters rather than on cheap jump scares, so the scares comes from your imagination more of .. Nyc Movie Guru
2.0
It should leave horror fans planted firmly beneath the covers not out of fear, but out of avoidance. Cinemix Tape
3.0
But its best not to take this too literally, much as it wants you to. Metro New York
3.8
Swedish filmmaker Sandberg nimbly avoids the moldy cliches witnessed in most horror films. Daily Herald
2.0
If the new supernatural horror movie Lights Out has one great quality its that it embraces our simple, shuddering phobia of shadows. Crave Online
3.1
Its no classic at its longer length, but for fans of the genre, Lights Out has its moments as a cling to your date alternative to seeing yet another b .. Post Gazette
3.0
But one can forgive a film thats to the point and character focused, with producers whove made creative use of constraints imposed by the budget.Light .. The Ooh Tray
3.0
Successfully tapping into the most primal of fears, supernatural horror thriller Lights Out has a very simple but amply effective premise. What So
2.0
It seems to rely way too much on the horror genre cliche handbook, which ultimately leaves the tension at a minimum when it should have been much more .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
What makes Lights Out so terrifyingly effective is that it takes full advantage of that primal fear of the dark that almost everybody has felt at some .. Scifi Now
3.5
The dearth of good blockbusters this summer has left the cinematic landscape wide open for smaller films to rise to the topcall it the Summer of the S .. Lainey Gossip
3.1
The actors are well cast, and director David F. Sandberg takes whats essentially a silly story and makes it shivery and sometimes even surprising. Seattle Times
1.5
And to the filmmakers credit, theres a terrific expectation defying moment bound to polarize viewers: Love it or hate it, its a legitimate surprise in .. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Screenwriter Eric Heisserer (FINAL DESTINATION 5) has fashioned a clean, succinct, self contained and smart chiller. Fresh Fiction
1.9
It seems a premise more worthy of a one off X Files episode than a feature film. National Post
2.5
Star Trek is an uncomplicated and enjoyable reboot of an entertainment franchise that has been with us for a long time. The Australian
4.5
Brings an inspirational short film and expands the story to a creative and rather frightening full feature experience for all audiences. Rendy Reviews
3.0
Synopsis After walking out on her unstable mother (Maria Bello) following a childhood plagued by nightmares, troubled Rebecca (Teresa Palmer) reluctan .. Sky
3.0
Lights Out relies on physical scares instead of CGI and old school bump in the night tricks that play on your mind. The New Paper
1.0
A poorly executed child in peril piece of fright free crud involving a deadly ghoul you can only see when the lights are out. So, why not stock up on .. Tiny Url
3.0
Wont make you want to look under the bed, in the closet or leave the lights on when you go to bed but its not bad. Tri City Herald
4.0
But that doesnt detract from the fact that Lights Out is a terrifically effective little scarefest. Toronto Sun
4.5
Transcends the genre thanks to ingenuity, technical polish and hair raising terror.
3.0
As horror movies have gotten increasingly deathly serious, its nice to see a film understand the power of making people laugh shortly after scaring th .. Blog Bullz Eye
3.5
And with its title, Lights Out blazes forth its devilishly simple set upa demon spirit that can only be seen in the shadows. Vue Weekly
3.8
Just try not talking back to the screen during Lights Out. We dare you. Hollywood Into To
3.0
The films internal mythology has a pleasing convergence of horror and science fiction. Assignment X
2.5
Short, jumpy and to a certain degree, effective, Lights Out is not a complete waste of time and although derivative in nature the whys and hows are al .. Cairo 360
3.8
Lights Out is an original and endlessly creepy horror film that should please fans of the genre. Johnhanlon Reviews
4.0
DiPersia doesnt bring much, but thats the part as written hes just a guy.
3.0
Despite these flaws, likeable performances, good pacing and a requisite amount of scares help it along. Film Ireland
3.5
He also doesnt fall into many of the tropes you usually see with child characters in horror films. Bloody Disgusting
2.5
The mother son set up might recall The Babadook, a recent exercise in horror.But thats a much more inventive movie, and Lights Out doesnt reach that l .. Heral
2.0
A general audience will be unnerved, occasionally scared out of their wits, and probably satisfied by this old fashioned exploration of fear of the da .. Willamette Week
3.1
How much you end up enjoying Lights Out will depend on how nitpicky you feel while watching it. Illinois Times
3.1
Go Play If you want personality, you gotta #GoMemphis SHARE By John Beifuss of The Commercial Appeal In a summer of big budget box office disappointme .. Commercial Appeal
2.0
As generally inconsequential as Lights Out is, it ultimately leaves a bad taste with its dismissive portrayal of mental illness.
2.0
Sadly, the potholes in the narrative leave the audience stuck there, too. Iol Co Za
4.5
This is the epitome of the popcorn horror flick, filled with enough scares to keep the audience screaming and enough fun to keep them howling in betwe .. Dread Central
3.0
I give the movie high marks for story development and making us feel invested in its characters, a rarity in a lot of horror flicks. Parade
2.0
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, JULY 22, 1016 By Steve Newton Lights Out is a new horror flick about a murderous ghoul that you can only seeand get .. Ear Of Newt
4.5
The set pieces are masterfully crafted and perfected by Sandberg, in spite of some over use of CGI augmentation. At Home In Hollywood
2.0
Epic daftness here from director David F Sandberg, with a picture that started life as a short horror film. Herald Scotland
3.8
It may be a little goofy and might have you scratching your head at its bizarre attempts at logic, but in a genre where its hard to find films that en .. The Blus Pot
4.5
Entertaining and scary (everytime the light flickers all hell breaks loose), even if its a small budget film. La Nación (Argentina)
4.4
Sell all your stocks immediately and invest in companies that make candles, flashlights, light bulbs or anything else that creates illumination. There .. Fres Nobee
4.0
Overall, Lights Out is real deal filmmaking, folksa horror movie thats absolutely worth your attention when it comes out later this summer. Daily Dead
4.5
In the world of horror moviegoing, few pleasures match that of riding the cinematic roller coaster with a room full of like minded horror hounds.
3.0
A simple plot based on a scare mechanism is used perfectly to create great amounts of suspense and horror.
3.8
Her platform: Make America scream again.A gritty, compact jump scarefest, Lights Out will have even the most cold blooded horror movie freaks shifting .. K Gun 9
3.5
Perhaps with a stronger human element, wed be looking at an instant horror classic: as it is, I shall content myself with being contented by getting a .. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
3.0
Fans of the genre may go in ready to scream their heads off, but will likely come out relatively serene. Japan Times
2.0
The camera doesnt accumulate the same levels of dread as it travels; some of the jump scares are cheaper, if effective. Bk Mag
3.8
Proof positive its still possible to mount a decent B horror flick on a very modest budget. Baret News Wire
3.5
It uses some good old fashioned jump scares and a tense atmosphere to make a really effective scary movie. Smash Cut Reviews
3.5
At 81 minutes, unfolding in a handful of key locations, and opting for practical effects and clever framing over computer generated imagery, Lights Ou .. Buzz Feed
1.5
Its not bad but it couldve been better than just a movie to pass the time with. Cinencuentro
2.0
This 2016 film wont ever be considered top fright entertainment, yet it manages to play the genre game fairly well. Family Home Theater
3.1
Pared down to what feels like its bare essentials, the narrative achieves its top goal of casting an atmospheric pall and putting the viewer on edge. The Fright File
3.0
Its brisk, its breezy, and at a fast paced 81 minutes, Lights Out never overstays its welcome. Franks Reel Reviews
1.5
Ever since Warm Bodies (which I hated), shes rubbed me the wrong way.
1.5
She doesnt like Pina Coladas or getting caught in the rain but she does like Ezra Miller a whole lot. Screen Queens
4.0
Lights Out has a strong premise for a horror movie and executes scares like a horror master. Nerd Report
3.8
...challenging and imaginative. Spicers experimental lighting gives Lights Out its gripping sheen. Overall, Sandbergs menacing mechanism of a movie ce .. SF Crowsnest
0.5
A film with awful performances, a complacent direction and a laughable plot. Código espagueti
3.5
It isnt the most intricate plot, but you have to take it for what it is.
3.8
The visceral thrills and jolts of Lights Out make it one of the most satisfying, purely enjoyable flicks of the summer. Buffalo
3.0
A simple film that goes beyond its limitations, yet it doesnt create the impact it aims for. Vanguardia (Mexico)
3.8
Jennifer Lopez is MTVs next Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award recipient, the network announced Tuesday. Arca Max
3.0
Contains more than enough flickeringly lit yelps to justify its existence. How many variations can be successfully run on the same gag Quite a few, as .. Portland Mercury
1.5
I would recommend a PAY if you are looking for a horror movie with a decent plot and story. Pay or Wait
4.5
A great horror film to spend some fun time at the movies, but dont expect it to be a classic in the genre.
2.5
David Sandbergs LIGHTS OUT isnt a bad horror movie. Its well produced, acceptably performed, with decent special effects and a barrage of shocks. But .. Shock Till You Drop
3.0
Though it might lead to an increase in viewers electricity bills and expenditures on candles and flashlight batteries, the scary fun will be worth it.



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