TURN ON THE LIGHTS

A single mother and her young son move into a new home, only to be terrorized by a vengeful spirit that possesses their appliances and electronics. As the hauntings escalate, she must uncover the dark history of the house to save her family from the malevolent entity.

Turn the Lights Off received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and reliance on jump scares. While some praised Brandy Norwood's performance, the film was largely criticized for its predictable narrative and underdeveloped characters, ultimately failing to deliver a fresh take on the haunted house genre.

• Relies heavily on predictable jump scares and familiar horror tropes.

• The plot feels derivative and lacks originality.

• Brandy Norwood's performance is a highlight, but not enough to save the film.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a somewhat enjoyable, though unoriginal, horror flick. Many appreciated the suspense and the performance of the lead actress, but a significant portion felt the story was too predictable and lacked genuine scares beyond basic jump scares.

The film's director, Kana Ichikawa, previously directed the acclaimed Japanese film 'I Am What I Am' (2021).