Lights Out: What’s in the dark?

The movie is written by Eric Heisserer and produced by Lawrence Grey, James Wan, and Heisserer. James Wan is known for directing horror films. Some of his movies are: Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring. Lights out was directed by David F. Sandberg in his major directorial debut. Sandberg, born on 1981, is a Swedish film director and is known for his 2016 supernatural horror film. The movie is said to be based from his 2013 horror short with the same name.

Horror fanatics definitely would not want to miss watching this movie. Jump scares, hearts beating faster, and the feeling of adrenaline rushing will make people want to watch it. People nowadays pay to watch anything as long as it entertains them. For this movie, some would say it’s worth it. Others might think it’s just a waste of time and money.

For kids who are under the age of 13 are not allowed to watch unless there’s the guidance of a parent since it is a PG-13 movie. Horror films are not actually made for children because they would not enjoy the movie as much as they enjoy watching animated movies or cartoons. For people who don’t like horror films will surely not be watching it because they are not interested on these kinds of movies and might regret watching it after. But, for people who loves to watch horror movies will obviously be watching at front row seats. Horror fanatics are all excited for the premiere and have high expectations.

The story revolves around a family, who is being haunted by Sophia’s friend who died a long time ago. Sophia is Rebecca’s mother and suffers from depression. Because of her state, Rebecca’s brother, Martin, seems to be uncomfortable living with her. Martin saw her talking to a dark closet with no other people in the house except for the two of them. He becomes suspicious and is afraid to go to sleep because Diana (Sophia’s friend) might haunt him. Rebecca insisted that he will live with her back at her apartment just until their mother gets better. But, everything gets worse from there. They can’t avoid Diana since she’s always there when it gets dark at night. The movie ends with Sophia killing herself with a headshot to save her children since Diana is a part of her so she dies with her. The movie is not only for entertainment but it also has a message. That no matter how much hatred you have for your parent, you will still care for them and that mothers will do everything just to keep you safe.

The theme of the movie can be connected in the present day since most families have problems and are broken. The show can actually give people an idea that no matter how broken a family is, they will learn to forgive through the sacrifices one has made.

-Julianne Velez