Lights Out
Synopsis
A toymaker develops a method to create dolls that kill. This was a pilot for a proposed but unrealized TV series to be titled "Light Out!," based on the much earlier radio program of the same name.
Top Cast
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Laurence Luckinbill
Sabina's second Husband Howard
Joan Hackett
Sabina the Dollmaker
Louisa Horton
Winfield's Sister Karin
Kathryn Walker
Helen
Michael McGuire
State Trooper Clark
Beth Campbell
Dorie
George Mitchell
State Trooper
Regina David
Sister Ann
Richard Goode
The Doctor
Mark Curran
Sabina's first Husband Winfield
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin Boretz
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Lights Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Brodkin Productions, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Kotcheff
Alvin Boretz
Jerry Goldsmith
Robert Berger, Herbert Brodkin
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Kotcheff
Director
Robert Berger
Producer
Herbert Brodkin
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lights Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lights Out about?
A toymaker develops a method to create dolls that kill. This was a pilot for a proposed but unrealized TV series to be titled "Light Out!," based on the much earlier radio program of the same name.
Who directed Lights Out?
Lights Out was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who stars in Lights Out?
The principal cast of Lights Out includes Laurence Luckinbill, Joan Hackett, Louisa Horton, Kathryn Walker, Michael McGuire.
When was Lights Out released and how long is it?
Lights Out was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Lights Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lights Out was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lights Out?
Lights Out holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).