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“Lights Out” Lights Up Worldwide Box-Office at Over $100-M, P91-M in PH

BURBANK, CA – August 20, 2016 – “Lights Out,” the acclaimed horror hit teaming first-time feature director David F. Sandberg and producer James Wan, has surpassed the $100 million mark, it was announced today by Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, Worldwide Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. The modestly budgeted film clicked with audiences in its July 22nd North American …

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Horror Fan Teresa Palmer Relishes Scary Scenes in ‘Lights Out’

One of the most globally recognized actresses today, Teresa Palmer (“Warm Bodies,” “The Choice,” “Point Break”) now stars in New Line Cinema’s horror-thriller “Lights Out,” in Philippine cinemas Thursday, July 21. When Rebecca (Palmer) left home, she thought she left her childhood fears behind. Growing up, she was never really sure of what was and …

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James Wan Magnifies Your Fear of the Dark in ‘Lights Out’

From torches and candles to LEDs. Street lamps, headlights, neon, flares. Since the origin of our existence, humans have sought ways to escape the encroaching shadows and the frightful things they conceal. “We’re all terrified of the dark,” offers “Lights Out” producer James Wan, master of the horror and thriller genres. “As kids, we were …

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Child Actor Gabriel Bateman Braves the Dark in ‘Lights Out’

Chid actor Gabriel Bateman stars as Martin who is dealing with the same malevolent force that drove her older sister from home at 16, in New Line Cinema’s “Lights Out,” a tale of an unknown terror that lurks in the dark. Produced by master of horror, James Wan, “Lights Out” opens in Philippine cinemas Thursday, July …

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“Lights Out” – How a New Director Turned His Viral Short Film Into Full-Length Horror Feature

Barely two years ago, 35-year-old Swede David F. Sandberg was a debt-ridden wannabe filmmaker who had never held a steady job, let alone made a feature. He had been rejected by the Swedish Film Institute even for a relatively modest shorts investment. He and his wife, Lotta Losten, got by in part on her salary …

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‘Lights Out’ From A Short Film to A Full-Length Horror Film

Lights Out is a 2016 American horror thriller film directed by David F. Sandberg in his major directorial debut, produced by James Wan based on his short film of the same title. Watch the “Lights Out” short film here: The film version will be longer, obviously. And it will have a bigger budget and will definitely have a …

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