There is no doubt that modern movieland is ready to meet your every need. What kind of films do you prefer? Ones that calm you down and make you feel the sorrow, or ones that make you break into a cold sweat and shake with fear? If the latter is about you, you must have heard about Lights Out, a horror movie that came out a few months ago. This movie from James Wan received plenty of enthusiastic reviews due to its cast of characters, its sustained style, and the key idea that sounds familiar to everyone: childhood fears. Is it worth watching? Let’s see!
The movie tells us the story of a family that has to deal with the mysterious creatures generated by the power of horror. Everything seems to be ordinary in the light of day, but as the night falls, an unknown terror comes out. The main female character, named Rebecca, has been experiencing strange hallucinations since her childhood. Leaving her mother’s house, she believes that she has managed to conquer her childhood fears, but it turns out to be just an illusion. Rebecca feels trapped every time it gets dark, and she is a prisoner kept in a world of delusion, a world of soul-chilling terror that leaves her only at the crack of dawn. The fears that used to make her blood turn to ice are still alive; they are waiting patiently for the right moment to appear again and take her back to the cell of terror and despair. They are in the driver’s seat when the lights are off. Rebecca’s mother, Sophie, experiences a collapse after seeing what is happening to her dear daughter. Rebecca’s younger brother then gets carried away as he begins to see the creatures that made a hell out of Rebecca’s life. With the lapse of time, her fears become more and more obsessive, and the only way out for Rebecca is to fight to the bitter end. Trying to solve the puzzle, she realizes that friendly settlement is impossible. She is dead set on saving her family from death, but will she manage to do it before it is too late?
I believe this movie to be quite an interesting one as it touches upon the topic of the irrational childhood fears that were experienced by most people. If you find it to be more appropriate for comedy rather than a horror film, I would recommend that you remember your childhood fears and imagine all of them coming back together in the darkness. What is more, the movie was highly appreciated by audiences as its box sales revenue appeared to be enormous when compared to its modest budget. As for the cast, I enjoyed their acting as it looked very convincing. The film itself was made by certain traditions of horror movies, such as specific sounds, many jump cuts, and subdued colors. It is impossible to film a movie that will not be called a dime a dozen at least once, and I realize that Lights Out may appear to be boring for some of the fans of horror films. In general, I would recommend watching this movie to those who are looking for something mysterious and exciting.
Works Cited
Lights Out. Ex. Prod. James Wan. USA: Warner Bros. Pictures. 2016. DVD.