Movie spotlight
Lights Out
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...
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Plot Summary
A man is trapped in his home, stalked by a mysterious entity that only appears when the lights are out. As he desperately tries to keep the lights on, he must confront his deepest fears and the darkness that lurks within.
Critical Reception
As a short film, 'Lights Out' received positive attention within the horror community for its effective use of atmosphere and suspense. It was praised for its ability to generate scares within a limited runtime, highlighting its potential as a proof-of-concept for a longer feature.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective jump scares.
Appreciated for its clever premise of fear being tied to darkness.
Noted for its efficient storytelling within a short format.
Google audience: Audience reactions are generally positive, with viewers often highlighting the film's ability to create a sense of dread and its satisfyingly scary conclusion given its brief runtime.
Awards & Accolades
Screened at various film festivals, gaining recognition within the independent and short film circuits.
Fun Fact
The short film 'Lights Out' served as the inspiration for the 2016 feature film of the same name, also directed by David F. Sandberg (though the 2010 short film was directed by Christopher Speeth).
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