What should I watch after Lights Out?

Try The Conjuring, Hereditary, 28 Weeks Later—each shares DNA with Lights Out while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is Lights Out?

Lights Out (2016) is best described as Horror. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is Lights Out worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 6.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this horror lane.

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Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Lights Out (2016) as a horror theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.

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Runtime 1h 21m · ★ 6.4

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1.The Conjuring (2013)
★ 7.5 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 52m
Why you'll love it
If Lights Out clicked for you, The Conjuring (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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2.Hereditary (2018)
★ 7.3 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 2h 8m
Why you'll love it
If Lights Out clicked for you, Hereditary (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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3.28 Weeks Later (2007)
★ 6.6 · Horror · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 39m
Why you'll love it
If Lights Out clicked for you, 28 Weeks Later (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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4.Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)
★ 6.7 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 46m
Why you'll love it
If Lights Out clicked for you, Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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5.Sinners (2025)
★ 7.5 · Horror · Action · Thriller · 2h 18m
Why you'll love it
If Lights Out clicked for you, Sinners (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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6.Talk to Me (2023)
★ 7.1 · Horror · 1h 35m
Why you'll love it
If Lights Out clicked for you, Talk to Me (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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7.Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)
★ 6.3 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 37m
Why you'll love it
If Lights Out clicked for you, Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- HBO Max
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8.Evil Dead Rise (2023)
★ 6.9 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 36m
Why you'll love it
If Lights Out clicked for you, Evil Dead Rise (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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9.Friday the 13th (1980)
★ 6.4 · Horror · 1h 35m
Why you'll love it
If Lights Out clicked for you, Friday the 13th (1980) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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10.Poltergeist (1982)
★ 7.2 · Horror · 1h 54m
Why you'll love it
If Lights Out clicked for you, Poltergeist (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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FAQ

What should I watch after Lights Out?: Try The Conjuring, Hereditary, 28 Weeks Later—each shares DNA with Lights Out while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Lights Out?: Lights Out (2016) is best described as Horror. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Lights Out worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 6.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this horror lane.

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1.The Conjuring (2013)

2.Hereditary (2018)

3.28 Weeks Later (2007)

4.Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013)

5.Sinners (2025)

6.Talk to Me (2023)

7.Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)

8.Evil Dead Rise (2023)

9.Friday the 13th (1980)

10.Poltergeist (1982)

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