Lights Out stands among the finest horror films released in recent years; its originality is matched by how skillfully it’s brought to life. The film features some truly remarkable and imaginative visual effects, easily among the most striking I've encountered. The central idea—a supernatural presence that can only manifest in shadow—results in several scenes displaying these unsettling and inventive special effe…

Lights Out stands among the finest horror films released in recent years, notable for its inspired concept and exceptionally well-crafted presentation. The film features some truly remarkable visual effects—among the most inventive I’ve encountered. The central idea, involving a supernatural presence that can only manifest in darkness, results in several scenes displaying these unsettling and resourceful effects.…

It's been an excellent year for scary movies so far, and _Lights Out_ fits in well as a fairly inventive addition to the genre. Final rating:★★★ - I think it’s worth checking out.

Although the film explores a familiar theme—sinister forces tormenting a child in distress—Swedish director David F. Sandberg brings something fresh and unsettling to his horror/psychological offering, **Lights Out**. Making his feature film debut, Sandberg delivers an adequate amount of tension and trickery for a movie that deals with darkness. **Lights Out** is a reasonable chiller demonstrating a decent level of d…

Julian, my 13-year-old son, Tammy, who also enjoys horror movies, and I saw this film in a movie theater, and we all enjoyed it quite a bit. It’s definitely something to consider seeing, especially if that kind of film appeals to you; Julian and I usually prefer older horror films, though.