Lights Out (2016)

Film Overview
"Lights Out" is a 2016 scary movie directed by David F. Sandberg, based upon his 2013 short movie of the exact same name. The film features Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Billy Burke, and Maria Bello. Its plot mainly focuses on a supernatural entity and the mayhem it inflicts on a family.

Story
The film starts with a gruesome scene where a man called Paul (Billy Burke) is inexplicably killed by an unknown entity in his mannequin depot. Post his death, his young child Martin (Gabriel Bateman) begins experiencing scary occasions. Upon realising Martin's prolonged sleep deprivation, a social employee informs his estranged half-sister, Rebecca (Teresa Palmer). Martin reveals that their psychologically ill mother Sophie (Maria Bello) has actually been talking with an indiscernible figure named 'Diana,' who manifests in the dark and sets off Rebecca's previous traumas.

Flashback and Confessions
Rebecca gets haunted by the memories of 'Diana,' a specter, who used to offer her night fears during her youth. It requires her to leave her separated mom's house to stay alone. As quickly as she realises that Martin is going through the exact same fear, Rebecca confesses about Diana to him, describing how their mother's mental illness may have an unknown linkage with this terror.

Perilous Diana
Rebecca stumbles upon a letter from her mother to her dead daddy, hinting about Diana (played by Alicia Vela-Bailey). She meets Sophie, challenges her about Diana, and finds out that Diana was Sophie's pal at a mental organization but tragically died after an experiment went wrong, causing her skin to end up being hypersensitive to light. Diana holds a grudge, consequently haunting Sophie's family considering that her death.

Revealing the Dread
With her sweetheart Bret's (Alexander DiPersia) aid, Rebecca engages in a lethal face off with Diana, where Diana tries to eliminate Bret. At the same time, Sophie and Martin battle Diana at their home. Sophie, realises the havoc rendered by Diana, she chooses to end this once and for all by shooting herself, thus breaking the link that binds Diana to the real world and resulting in Diana's eventual disappearance.

Resolution and Aftermath
Grief-struck with their mom's sacrifice, Rebecca takes in Martin to cope with her and Bret, ensuring a safe environment far from the dreadful memories and experiences connected to Diana.

In summary, "Lights Out" stands apart as a gripping supernatural thriller that seamlessly weaves elements of a traditional ghost story with psychological horror components to illustrate a household's struggle against a vengeful spirit. The film executes this story effectively through compelling performances, tactical pacing, and the smart usage of fear-inducing darkness. David F. Sandberg's "Lights Out" leaves a long lasting imprint on viewers due to its simple yet efficient thrills, which have actually subsequently left a considerable mark on the horror genre.

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