This relatively simple idea is an effective expansion of Sandberg's own (very) short film. With a purposeful focus on a core family group and practical effects, Lights Out proves to be neatly constructed, strongly-performed and certainly maintains interest throughout its compact (81 minutes) running time. The unpleasantly-possessive spirit brings a real sense of malevolence into play (although the peculiar backstory does not convince), especially as the central conceit means she can appear anywhere there is darkness, and the ending is unusually harsh and uncompromising. Whilst hardly terrifying, Lights Out is nevertheless a generally well-executed and interesting thriller.
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