A tale of an unknown terror that lurks in the dark.
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Release Date:
Friday, July 22, 2016 Nationwide
terror throughout, violence including disturbing images, some thematic material and brief drug content
Plot: What's the story about?
When Rebecca (Teresa Palmer) left home, she thought she left her childhood fears behind. Growing up, she was never really sure of what was and wasn’t real when the lights went out…and now her little brother, Martin, is experiencing the same unexplained and terrifying events that had once tested her sanity and threatened her safety. A frightening entity with a mysterious attachment to their mother, Sophie, has reemerged. But this time, as Rebecca gets closer to unlocking the truth, there is no denying that all their lives are in danger…once the lights go out.
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Who stars in Lights Out: Cast List
The Fall Guy, The Choice
My Best Friend's Exorcism, The Water Man
Benji, The Fabelmans
Better Start Swimming, The Late Bloomer
Who's making Lights Out: Crew List
A look at the Lights Out behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director David F. Sandberg last directed Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Shazam!. The film's writer Eric Heisserer last wrote Shadow and Bone and Bloodshot.
Director
Screenwriter
Producers
Lawrence GreyEric Heisserer
James Wan
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Production: What we know about Lights Out?
Key Facts
- Sandberg’s behind-the-scenes team included director of photography Marc Spicer (Furious 7), production designer Jennifer Spence (the Insidious films), editor Kirk Morri (The Conjuring) and costume designer Kristin M. Burke (The Conjuring). The music is composed by Benjamin Wallfisch.
- Marks the feature film directorial debut of David F. Sandberg, who directed the film from a screenplay by Eric Heisserer (Final Destination 5), based on Sandberg’s own short film.
- Based on David F. Sandberg's 2013 short film of the same name.
Filming Timeline
- 2016 - January: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2015 - November: The film was set to Post-Production status.
Principal photography on the film began on June 29, 2015. Filming wrapped on August 5, 2015.
- 2014 - August: The film was set to Announced status.
New Line Cinema has announced an untitled horror film for January 2016.
Lights Out Release Date: When was the film released?
Lights Out was a Nationwide release in 2016 on Friday, July 22, 2016. There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Ice Age: Collision Course, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie and Star Trek Beyond.
Lights Out DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Lights Out was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 .