Lights Out is a very short and very low budget horror film which became an Internet sensation. It follows a woman who discovers that something sinister appears whenever the lights are switched off — but disappears when the room is illuminated.
The film was created by Swedish filmmaker David F. Sandberg and his wife Lotus L. Sandberg for the “Who’s There?” horror short film competition run by the filmmaking platform Bloody Disgusting in 2013.
With its clever concept, tense atmosphere, and unforgettable final twist, Lights Out became one of the most viral horror short films online, gaining millions of views and eventually inspiring Sandberg’s creation of the 2016 feature-length horror movie of the same name.
At only a few minutes long, Lights Out proves that you don’t need a massive budget. A powerful idea, strong visual storytelling, and effective suspense can create a truly memorable horror experience.
