As well as directing The Conjuring 2, James Wan’s return to horror also consists of acting as producer on Light’s Out, a new horror movie with one hell of a hook: two siblings are stalked by a mysterious, ghostly entity that they can only be seen in complete darkness. Pitch Black meets It Follows may be one way to describe, but, judging from this first trailer, that would do it a disservice.
The debut feature from David F. Sandberg, adapted by his own 2013 short of the same name, Lights Out shows a hell of a lot of promise. The core concept has an awful lot of potential for some genuine scares, and everything in this trailer is played for the maximum creep potential. Wan’s name attached also acts as a seal of quality, but I really believe it doesn’t need it. This is definitely one for horror fans to keep an eye on.
Released: 22nd July (U.S.)/19th August (IRL/U.K.)
Synopsis: When Rebecca 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.
