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‘Lights Out’ Again for New Line?! #SDCC
From Producer James Wan (Saw, Insidious, The Conjuring) and Lawrence Grey’s Grey Matter comes a tale of an unknown terror that lurks in the dark.
David F. Sandberg’s Lights Out opens in theaters tomorrow, and yet there’s already talk of a sequel of sorts. But, as usual, it’s going to depends on the film’s box office success (don’t worry, this one’s gonna do gangbusters).
Sandberg is currently filming Annabelle 2, the sequel to the Conjuring spinoff, for New Line Cinema.
“It’s up to the fan reaction to Lights Out,” Grey told our shared reported Ted Henstchke at the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con, confirming that he’s working with director Sandberg on an another project.
While Trace was a fan of the film, stating that “Lights Out is a frightening study of mental illness,” here’s a bit from Kalyn Corrigan’s review out of the Los Angeles Film Festival premiere:
“Director David F. Sandberg actually understands how to send chills down an audience’s spine. His charcoal figure who basks in the darkness creates a petrifying atmosphere whenever she appears onscreen. Her crooked movements stand out like a stutter as she walks stiffly down the hall, making her appear less and less human every time she pops up in a quiet corner, or a whispers evil instructions from within a pitch black closet.”
[MUST READ] Taking the Blame: An Interview With Lights Out Screenwriter Eric Heisserer!
David F. Sandberg directed Lights Out from a screenplay by Eric Heisserer, based on Sandberg’s own short film. James Wan produced alongside Lawrence Grey, Eric Heisserer, and executive producers Walter Hamada, Dave Neustadter, Richard Brener, Michael Clear, Jack Murray, and Ben Everard.
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Watch what you wish for. The highest-grossing horror movie of the year (so far), Curry Barker’s Obsession, is now available to watch at home on Digital!
Obsession also heads to 4K UHD combo pack, Blu-ray™ and DVD on July 14, 2026 via Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
To celebrate, we’re exclusively unveiling a new clip that spotlights the incredible performances by lead stars Michael Johnston (“Teen Wolf”) and Inde Navarette (“Superman & Lois”).
In Curry Barker’s theatrical debut Obsession, after breaking the mysterious One Wish Willow to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
The cast and crew weigh in on the central performances in the film below, pointing out Bear’s unique journey from protagonist to villain. The breakout portrayal of Freaky Nikki, of course, takes center stage in the discussion.
Cooper Tomlinson (“That’s a Bad Idea,” Milk & Serial), Megan Lawless (The Death That Awaits), and Emmy Award-nominee Andy Richter (“Conan,” Elf) also star.
What else is included with Obsession‘s home release?
EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU PURCHASE AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:
- OBSESSION UNLEASHED – Take the obsession further by going behind the scenes with filmmaker Curry Barker and the cast, Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson and Megan Lawless, to see them create a wild horror story out of intense performances and shocking scares. Hear the cast reflect on their most memorable scenes, get a peek at Michael and Inde’s chemistry test that sparked the film’s emotional core, and see how their collaboration shaped the film’s most unsettling moments.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR CURRY BARKER
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