By Jon Donnis
Prepare for a relentless ride into terror with Don't Turn Out The Lights, a brutal new supernatural horror from Anaconda producer Andy Fickman, hitting digital platforms on 17 March 2025 courtesy of 101 Films. What starts as a carefree road trip quickly spirals into a gruesome fight for survival, as a group of friends headed to a music festival find themselves lost in the middle of nowhere with no signal, no help, and something horrifying lurking in the shadows.
The friends set off in their camper van with high hopes of a weekend filled with music, partying, and wild memories. But as they take a wrong turn and the daylight fades, their excitement is replaced by mounting dread. The darkness brings more than just the fear of being stranded, it awakens something sinister, an unseen force watching, waiting, and ready to strike. As paranoia sets in and tensions rise, the group's bonds begin to fracture, leaving them even more vulnerable to whatever malevolent presence haunts the night.
One by one, they meet their end in a series of increasingly brutal and imaginative deaths, each kill more gruesome than the last. The film leans heavily into its gore-soaked roots, delivering practical effects and blood-drenched sequences that call back to classic slasher films while maintaining a supernatural edge. The relentless pace ensures that no one is safe, and even the brief moments of respite are shattered by shocking bursts of violence.
The claustrophobic setting of the camper van adds to the suffocating atmosphere, turning what should have been a symbol of freedom and fun into a prison of terror. Fickman's direction makes excellent use of the darkness, with the unseen threat always lingering just out of view, playing on primal fears of what might be lurking in the shadows. As the survivors scramble to escape, the horror only intensifies, leading to a climactic showdown that leaves a lasting impact.
For horror fans craving an unflinching, blood-soaked thrill ride, Don't Turn Out The Lights promises to deliver in spades. It is a relentless, no-holds-barred experience that refuses to let up, leaving viewers as breathless as the doomed characters on screen. So, gather your bravest friends, lock the doors, and maybe keep a torch close by, because when this film drops on 17 March 2025, you might just find yourself afraid to turn off the lights.
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