Lights Out (2016 film)
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| Directed by | David F. Sandberg |
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| Screenplay by | Eric Heiserrer |
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Lights Out by David F. Sandberg |
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| Music by | Benjamin Wallfisch |
| Cinematography | Marc Spicer |
| Edited by | Michel Aller |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5 million[2] |
| Box office | 55 million = |
Lights Out is an upcoming 2016 American supernatural horror film directed by David F. Sandberg in his major directorial debut, written by Eric Heisserer, and produced by Lawrence Grey, Heisserer, and James Wan, based on Sandberg's 2013 award-winning short film of the same name. The film stars Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman and Maria Bello.
The film, much like the original short film it was adapted upon, revolves around a supernatural entity only visible in the dark, which terrorizes a local family when a child sees it for the first time, which the sister recognizes possibly as a former childhood friend.
After the success of the short film and its viral status, Sandberg announced a feature film adaption of the short film. The film is a collaboration between Wan's Atomic Monster and Grey's Grey Matter Productions. Principal photography began on June 29, 2015. It is scheduled to be released on July 22, 2016 through Warner Bros. Pictures.
Synopsis
Rebecca (Teresa Palmer), after hearing from her younger brother Martin (Gabriel Bateman), is being stalked by a supernatural entity only visible in the dark, which she links to a failed experiment with a childhood friend that happened many years ago.
Cast
- Teresa Palmer[3] as Rebecca
- Gabriel Bateman[4] as Martin
- Alexander DiPersia[5] as Bret
- Lotta Losten as Estalle
- Amiah Miller as Bard
- Andi Osho as Tosihio
- Ava Cantrell as Teen Diana
- Maria Bello
Production
After the viral success of the 2013 short film of the same name, David F, Sandberg, the director of both the short and feature film, was acclaimed for its direction, with it ultimately winning the "Best Director" award at the 2013 Bloody Cuts Horror Challenge event.
In early 2015, Sandberg announced through his social media accounts that he would direct the feature film adaption of the short film, following after a huge hiatus on his accounts.
On June 16, 2015, Gabriel Bateman was set to star in the film. set to play one of the lead roles.[4] On June 27, Teresa Palmer would also star in the film.[3] James Wan would produce through Atomic Monster along with Lawrence Grey through Grey Matter Productions, with writer Eric Heisserer to also co-produce.[3]
On April 2016, in an interview with Grey, she said that the short film was basically about something that made you terrified of the dark:
'I saw that thing out of the corner of my eye. Is that a tree? Is that my laundry? Or is it something more sinister than that?'
She had also stated that the film had cost $5 million to make and produce.[2]
The film has also been selected to premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival in June.[6]
Principal photography on the film began on June 29, 2015.[7][3][5] Filming wrapped on August 5, 2015.[8] Production will not be completed until July 22.
Release
The film is to be released on July 22, 2016 by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema to compete alongside Star Trek Beyond and Ice Age: Collision Course.[9] The film was originally set for a release date on September 16, 2016, but Warner Bros. moved the film as to compete with other films.
References
- ↑ "Lights Out". Fandango. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- 1 2 Murray, Rebecca (18 April 2016). "'Lights Out': Lawrence Grey Interview on the Horror Film". ShowBiz Junkies. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Busch, Anita (June 27, 2015). "Teresa Palmer To Star In James Wan’s ‘Lights Out’ For Atomic Monster, New Line". deadline.com. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (June 17, 2015). "Gabriel Bateman to Star in James Wan’s ‘Lights Out’". variety.com. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- 1 2 "Teresa Palmer Joins LIGHTS OUT with James Wan". hellhorror.com. June 29, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (19 April 2016). "Idris Elba's 'Hundred Streets,' 'Lights Out' to Debut at LA Film Festival". The Wrap. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ↑ "On the Set for 6/29/15: Justin Lin Rolls Cameras on ‘Star Trek Beyond’, Emilia Clarke Wraps ‘Me Before You’". ssninsider.com. June 29, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- ↑ "James Wan on Instagram". Instagram. August 5, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ↑ Anthony D'Alessandro (December 21, 2015). "Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur Film Gallops To 2017, ‘Lights Out’ On July 22, 2016: WB Release Date Changes". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 22, 2015.
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