My son Julian (13) and my lady Tammy, themselves two horror-film aficionados, and I went and saw this theatrically, and we were all quite pleased, though at least Julian and I tend to go for the classic stuff. Well worth checking out, if you're in for this sort of thing.

Although a simplistic and familiar theme is explored involving sinister forces tormenting a child in distress, Swedish director David F. Sandberg brings something chillingly fresh to his horror/psychological offering Lights Out. Sandberg, making his feature film debut, delivers an adequate amount of tension and trickery for all things considered ominous in the edginess of darkness. Lights Out is a reasonable chiller that demonstrates a decent measurement of depth without tripping over its cliched feet. The characterizations that go “bump in the night” in Lights are not as disposable as... read the rest.

2016 continues to be a great year for horror, and Lights Out is a decent example of that, with a whole lot of originality.

Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go.

Lights Out is one of the best horror movies of the past decade - a genius concept with an even more brilliant execution.

Lights Out pulls off some of the most creative and impressive visual effects I have ever seen! The concept of a ghost/creature that can only attack through darkness leads to moments in the film that showcase these chilling and clever effects. The actors portray their characters in a way that keeps them from feeling like stereotypical horror tropes. Sandberg’s creativity and love of the story shine as he explores new innovative terrors and thrills throughout the film. I... read the rest.

Lights Out is one of the best horror movies of the past decade - a genius concept with an even more brilliant execution.

Lights Out pulls off some of the most creative and impressive visual effects I have ever seen! The concept of a ghost/creature that can only attack through darkness leads to moments in the film that showcase these chilling and clever effects. The actors portray their characters in a way that keeps them from feeling like stereotypical horror tropes. Sandberg’s creativity and love of the story shine as he explores new innovative terrors and thrills throughout the film. I... read the rest.