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Lights Out

2016·Movie
1h 21min·PG-13
64
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A , horror movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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You were right to be afraid of the dark.

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.
Supernatural HorrorLight-Based Monster MechanicFamily Trauma AllegoryJump-Scare IntensivePsychological DreadAtmospheric Sound DesignShort Runtime ThrillerMother-Daughter Conflict

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Where can I stream Lights Out?

In the United States, Lights Out is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 42 other countries.

Is Lights Out worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Lights Out okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Lights Out scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 10 of 10.

Was Lights Out a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$149 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $149 million worldwide, 30.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Lights Out use?

The FacelessGothEvil Sounds RaspySequel HookIt Can ThinkNot-So-Imaginary FriendMadden Into MisanthropyRed Right HandTempting FateClingy Jealous GirlJump ScareTen-Second Flashlightand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 tropes for it, including The Faceless, Goth, and Evil Sounds Raspy.