🎬 Film · English

Lights Out (N/A)

Name: Lights Out
Director: David F. Sandberg
Genre: horror film, ghost film, thriller film
Duration: 81 min
Cast: Teresa Palmer, Maria Bello, Gabriel Bateman, Andi Osho, Emily Alyn Lind

⏱ 81 min horror film ghost film thriller film

Plot

2016 film directed by David F. Sandberg

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Why Watch This

Lights Out turns a single, terrifying image—darkness itself—into a relentless source of dread, delivering jump‑scares that feel earned rather than cheap. Its tight 81‑minute run‑time keeps the tension razor‑sharp, making every shadow count.

Best For

Horror fans, Thriller lovers, Fans of jump scares, Late‑night viewers, Indie horror enthusiasts

The CinePearl Take

David F. Sandberg proves he can coax terror from the simplest premise, using practical lighting tricks that make the darkness feel almost tactile. Teresa Palmer anchors the chaos with a performance that is both vulnerable and fierce, giving the audience someone to root for. The film’s pacing is a masterclass in restraint—slow enough to build dread, then exploding into perfectly timed shocks. At its core, Lights Out is a meditation on how our worst fears are often the things we can’t see.

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Cast & Crew

Director: David F. Sandberg
Cast: Teresa Palmer, Maria Bello, Gabriel Bateman, Andi Osho, Emily Alyn Lind, Billy Burke
Writer: Eric Heisserer

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