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Lights Out

2010·Movie
1h 27min
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
IMDb6.4

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare5
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Non-linear Narrative9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition5

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About

March 1992, in a small town in the suburbs of Paris. During an alcohol fueled party, teenagers discover a body hidden in the bushes of a forest. A body that seems lifeless. Two weeks earlier. Simon, a 16 year-old teenager, has not shown up for class. Blood stains are found in a class-room. Run-away, kidnap, suicide, murder? A few days later, Laetitia, a student from the same class goes missing without her parents knowing where she has gone. A young girl with no dark background or connection to Simon. The next day, Jean-Baptiste, a third student, also disappears. Rumors start to spread. The psychosis begins...
Non-linear Teen MysteryPsychological ThrillerFrench Suburban NoirComing-of-Age AnxietyAmbiguous NarrativeAtmospheric TensionSocial Commentary on YouthSlow-Burn Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
Fabrice Gobert
Written by:
Fabrice Gobert
Produced by:
Emmanuelle Prévost, Xavier Rigault, Marc-Antoine Robert
Composed by:
Kim Gordon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Lights Out legally?

History Vault

Lights Out is included with a subscription to History Vault in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lights Out worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lights Out rated?

ViolenceDrug useSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, drug use, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Lights Out?

1 h 27 min

Lights Out runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is Lights Out in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Lights Out?

2FRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lights Out in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lights Out use?

Eye ScreamSmart BallControl FreakAll Take and No GiveVillain BallMundangerDisappeared DadRoom Full of CrazySilent AntagonistTen-Second FlashlightEnfant TerribleNice Guyand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for Lights Out, including Eye Scream, Smart Ball, Control Freak.