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Lights Out (2016)

โ€œYou were right to be afraid of the dark.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 4,242 votes 1h 21m pg-13 HorrorMystery

#179 of 305 films from 2016 #551 of 1243 in horror

Directed by David F. Sandberg ยท Written by Eric Heisserer

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Overview

Rebecca must unlock the terror behind her little brother's experiences that once tested her sanity, bringing her face to face with a supernatural spirit attached to their mother.

Cast

Teresa Palmeras Rebecca
Maria Belloas Sophie
Gabriel Batemanas Martin
Alexander DiPersiaas Bret
Alicia Vela-Baileyas Diana
Billy Burkeas Paul
Andi Oshoas Emma
Maria Russellas Gomez
Rolando Boyceas Brian Andrews
Lotta Lostenas Esther
Amiah Milleras Young Rebecca
Elizabeth Panas Nurse
Emily Alyn Lindas Teen Sophie
Ava Cantrellas Teen Diana

Facts

Release dateJuly 21, 2016
Runtime81 min (1h 21m) โ€” shorter as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresHorror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$4,900,000
Box office$149,368,835 (30.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt4786282

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Questions

How long is Lights Out?
Lights Out runs 81 minutes (1h 21m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Lights Out worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 4,242 votes, which places it #179 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 42%) and #551 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Lights Out?
Lights Out was directed by David F. Sandberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Shazam! (2019), Annabelle: Creation (2017), Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).
Who stars in Lights Out?
Teresa Palmer as Rebecca; Maria Bello as Sophie; Gabriel Bateman as Martin; Alexander DiPersia as Bret; Alicia Vela-Bailey as Diana; Billy Burke as Paul.
What is Lights Out rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lights Out?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/54336.

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