Lights Out -2016

Billy Burke, who plays Rebecca's husband Paul, provides a sense of stability and normalcy to the film, which makes the events that unfold all the more jarring. The supporting cast, including Emily Doneghue and Caitlin Stasey, add to the sense of tension and fear, making the film feel like a truly ensemble effort.

: Rebecca, Martin, and Rebecca's boyfriend, Bret, attempt to rescue Sophie from Diana’s influence. They discover that Diana is physically manifesting through Sophie’s mental state and will kill anyone who tries to come between them. The Climax lights out -2016

: Sophie’s young son, Martin , is tormented by Diana’s presence and suffers from extreme insomnia. His estranged adult sister, Rebecca , intervenes after Martin starts falling asleep in class. Rebecca realizes this is the same entity that drove her to leave home years ago. Billy Burke, who plays Rebecca's husband Paul, provides

Sandberg uses practical effects whenever possible. Diana is often played by a real contortionist (Alicia Vela-Bailey) in makeup, which gives her movements a jittery, stop-motion quality that CGI cannot replicate. She doesn't walk; she crawls up walls and emerges from floorboards like ink spreading in water. They discover that Diana is physically manifesting through

Sandberg treats light like a physical barrier. In one iconic scene, a police officer shines his flashlight on Diana. She freezes. He moves the beam—she inches forward. When the batteries die, the audience feels the dread of an impending blackout. The film also innovates with car headlights, strobes, and even a UV blacklight as weapons.