Lights Out (2016)
A malevolent entity from the shadows stalks a family, forcing a woman to confront her childhood fears.
Rebecca must unlock the terror behind her little brother's experiences that once tested her sanity, bringing her face to face with a supernatural spirit attached to their mother.
How intense is Lights Out?
Lights Out is terrifying, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Lights Out feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Lights Out
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Lights Out for you?
Is Lights Out scary?
Yes. Lights Out is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is Lights Out gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Lights Out sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Lights Out OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 3, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Lights Out?
Lights Out runs 1h 21m.
Where can I stream Lights Out?
Lights Out is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Lights Out have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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