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Lights Out And An Irresponsible Message About Depression.

What most people don’t know about clinical depression is quite a lot. I have personally been diagnosed with it, and yet I am in no way an expert about its biological intricacies. What I do know and what I can tell you is that clinical depression is not equivalent to simple sadness. So to tell a person who suffers from any clinical form of depression to “try and cheer up”, “do something fun to get your mind off things”, or any number of other suggestions that have nothing to do with fixing brain chemistry or psychological trauma, is frankly dismissive and unhelpful. What is helpful, is for those who do suffer from a form of clinical depression to seek treatment. If you have followed me this far, I sincerely thank you, my Little Monsters. I promise I will tie Lights Out to my spiel, but if you haven’t seen it…be warned, there are SPOILERS ahead. The basic premise of Lights

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Capt McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
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Lights Out Made Me Want To Leave The Lights On – A Spoiler Free Review

Normally, when a movie is being hailed “the best horror movie” months before its theatrical debut, I wonder two things: is the movie that good, or does it just have a lot of big names and a great PR team. ‘Lights Out’ is one of those movies. Months before it opened in theaters the buzz was that it was going to be the best horror film of 2016. But is it? Directed by David F. Sandberg and co-written by Eric Heiseerer, the film is based on the short film by the same name by Sandberg. With horror master James Wan producing the film, it had my attention from the moment it was announced (I am huge fan of Wan). Living in rural Georgia and the closest theater being over an hour’s drive away, I had to wait till ‘Lights Out’ was released on DVD to check it out. Last night, I finally had the chance to see it for myself.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 30, 2016
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Lights Out Getting A Sequel

James Wan is now one of the leading names in horror. The incredibly talented writer/director/producer is responsible for four great franchises, The Conjuring, Insidious, Annabelle (the sequel is filming now) and Saw. Now, he’s adding a fifth franchise to the list. While his latest film, Lights Out is still in theaters, it has already been granted a sequel. The supernatural thriller did great during last week’s opening weekend, grossing over $60 million globally, 12 times its budget. Lights Out, based on the short film by the same name, was penned by Eric Heisserer, who will return for the sequel, Deadline reports. David F. Sandberg will be back to direct the sequel after he wraps filming Wan’s Annabelle 2. Lawrence Gray will produce. The film centers on Rebecca, a young woman who thought she left her childhood fears behind her. Growing up, she never was really sure what was real and what wasn’t when the lights went out. Now, her little

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 28, 2016
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Don’t Turn The ‘Lights Out’ While Watching This Movie Clip

David F. Sandberg’s Lights Out, produced by genre genius James Wan, will premiere later this month. The film centers on Rebecca who thought she left her childhood fears behind her. Growing up, she never was really sure what was real and what wasn’t when the lights went out. Now, her little brother, Martin, is experiencing the same terrifying events. Rebecca works to unlock the truth behind the entity, which is attached to her mother. Warm Bodies actress Teresa Palmer stars as Rebecca. Emily Alyn Lind (The Haunting in Connecticut 2), Alicia Vela-Bailey (Interstellar), Amiah Miller (Trafficked), Gabriel Bateman (Annabelle), Andi Osho (Night and Day), and Alexander DiPersia (I Am Legend) co-star. The film was inspired by Sandberg’s frightening, award-winning short film by the same name. Keep the lights on while you watch this brand new clip from Lights Out, which opens in theaters on July 22nd from Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2016
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Don’t Turn The ‘Lights Out’ When Watching This Film’s Second Trailer

Lights Out, written and directed by David F. Sandberg, based on his short film by the same name, with James Wan (The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2) producing. Lights Out stars Warm Bodies actress Teresa Palmer, Emily Alyn Lind (The Haunting in Connecticut 2), Alicia Vela-Bailey (Interstellar), Amiah Miller (Trafficked), Gabriel Bateman (Annabelle), Andi Osho (Night and Day), and Alexander DiPersia (I Am Legend).When Rebecca left home, she thought she left her childhood fears behind her. Growing up, she never was really sure what was real and what wasn’t when the lights went out. Now, her little brother, Martin, is experiencing the same terrifying events. The entity that Rebecca faced,that was also once attached to their mother has now set its sights on Martin. Today the second trailer has arrived and we get a better look and a bit of back story on the thing lurking in the dark. There is a bit of a difference between the plot of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 24, 2016
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‘The 5th Wave’ Is Invading Theaters This January

‘Ray Donovan’ actor Liev Schreiber stars along side Chloe Grace Moretz (Kick Ass), Maika Monroe (The Guest) , Maggie Siff (Sons of Anarchy), Maria Bello (Demonic) and ‘The Conjuring’s’ Ron Livingston in ‘The 5th Wave’, the biggest alien invasion film of 2016. In ‘The 5th Wave’ a deadly alien invasion begins on Earth. With each wave the attack worsens and body count rises. Cassie (Moretz) is desperate to find her little brother after they are separated during one of the waves, before it’s too late. J. Blakeson is the direct for this epic invasion movie, which is based on the novel by the same name written by Rick Yancey. Susannah Grant adapted the novel for the sceenplay. Judging by the trailer, the film has some seriously awesome effects and a great cast. Normally I’m not big on alien movies, but I am really looking forward to seeing this one. ‘The 5th Wave’ will invade theaters in January of 2016.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 20, 2015

More from Maria Bello

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Lights Out And An Irresponsible Message About Depression.

What most people don’t know about clinical depression is quite a lot. I have personally been diagnosed with it, and yet I am in no way an expert about its biological intricacies. What I do know and what I can tell you is that clinical depression is not equivalent to simple sadness. So to tell a person who suffers from any clinical form of depression to “try and cheer up”, “do something fun to get your mind off things”, or any number of other suggestions that have nothing to do with fixing brain chemistry or psychological trauma, is frankly dismissive and unhelpful. What is helpful, is for those who do suffer from a form of clinical depression to seek treatment. If you have followed me this far, I sincerely thank you, my Little Monsters. I promise I will tie Lights Out to my spiel, but if you haven’t seen it…be warned, there are SPOILERS ahead. The basic premise of Lights

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Feb 14, 2017
Horror Fuel

Lights Out Made Me Want To Leave The Lights On – A Spoiler Free Review

Normally, when a movie is being hailed “the best horror movie” months before its theatrical debut, I wonder two things: is the movie that good, or does it just have a lot of big names and a great PR team. ‘Lights Out’ is one of those movies. Months before it opened in theaters the buzz was that it was going to be the best horror film of 2016. But is it? Directed by David F. Sandberg and co-written by Eric Heiseerer, the film is based on the short film by the same name by Sandberg. With horror master James Wan producing the film, it had my attention from the moment it was announced (I am huge fan of Wan). Living in rural Georgia and the closest theater being over an hour’s drive away, I had to wait till ‘Lights Out’ was released on DVD to check it out. Last night, I finally had the chance to see it for myself.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 30, 2016
Horror Fuel

Lights Out Getting A Sequel

James Wan is now one of the leading names in horror. The incredibly talented writer/director/producer is responsible for four great franchises, The Conjuring, Insidious, Annabelle (the sequel is filming now) and Saw. Now, he’s adding a fifth franchise to the list. While his latest film, Lights Out is still in theaters, it has already been granted a sequel. The supernatural thriller did great during last week’s opening weekend, grossing over $60 million globally, 12 times its budget. Lights Out, based on the short film by the same name, was penned by Eric Heisserer, who will return for the sequel, Deadline reports. David F. Sandberg will be back to direct the sequel after he wraps filming Wan’s Annabelle 2. Lawrence Gray will produce. The film centers on Rebecca, a young woman who thought she left her childhood fears behind her. Growing up, she never was really sure what was real and what wasn’t when the lights went out. Now, her little

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 28, 2016
Horror Fuel

Don’t Turn The ‘Lights Out’ While Watching This Movie Clip

David F. Sandberg’s Lights Out, produced by genre genius James Wan, will premiere later this month. The film centers on Rebecca who thought she left her childhood fears behind her. Growing up, she never was really sure what was real and what wasn’t when the lights went out. Now, her little brother, Martin, is experiencing the same terrifying events. Rebecca works to unlock the truth behind the entity, which is attached to her mother. Warm Bodies actress Teresa Palmer stars as Rebecca. Emily Alyn Lind (The Haunting in Connecticut 2), Alicia Vela-Bailey (Interstellar), Amiah Miller (Trafficked), Gabriel Bateman (Annabelle), Andi Osho (Night and Day), and Alexander DiPersia (I Am Legend) co-star. The film was inspired by Sandberg’s frightening, award-winning short film by the same name. Keep the lights on while you watch this brand new clip from Lights Out, which opens in theaters on July 22nd from Warner Bros.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 14, 2016
Horror Fuel

Don’t Turn The ‘Lights Out’ When Watching This Film’s Second Trailer

Lights Out, written and directed by David F. Sandberg, based on his short film by the same name, with James Wan (The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2) producing. Lights Out stars Warm Bodies actress Teresa Palmer, Emily Alyn Lind (The Haunting in Connecticut 2), Alicia Vela-Bailey (Interstellar), Amiah Miller (Trafficked), Gabriel Bateman (Annabelle), Andi Osho (Night and Day), and Alexander DiPersia (I Am Legend).When Rebecca left home, she thought she left her childhood fears behind her. Growing up, she never was really sure what was real and what wasn’t when the lights went out. Now, her little brother, Martin, is experiencing the same terrifying events. The entity that Rebecca faced,that was also once attached to their mother has now set its sights on Martin. Today the second trailer has arrived and we get a better look and a bit of back story on the thing lurking in the dark. There is a bit of a difference between the plot of the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 24, 2016
Horror Fuel

‘The 5th Wave’ Is Invading Theaters This January

‘Ray Donovan’ actor Liev Schreiber stars along side Chloe Grace Moretz (Kick Ass), Maika Monroe (The Guest) , Maggie Siff (Sons of Anarchy), Maria Bello (Demonic) and ‘The Conjuring’s’ Ron Livingston in ‘The 5th Wave’, the biggest alien invasion film of 2016. In ‘The 5th Wave’ a deadly alien invasion begins on Earth. With each wave the attack worsens and body count rises. Cassie (Moretz) is desperate to find her little brother after they are separated during one of the waves, before it’s too late. J. Blakeson is the direct for this epic invasion movie, which is based on the novel by the same name written by Rick Yancey. Susannah Grant adapted the novel for the sceenplay. Judging by the trailer, the film has some seriously awesome effects and a great cast. Normally I’m not big on alien movies, but I am really looking forward to seeing this one. ‘The 5th Wave’ will invade theaters in January of 2016.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 20, 2015