Nightlight (2015 film)

Nightlight is a 2015 American found footage psychological horror film directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. The film centers on a group of teenagers who venture into a supposedly haunted forest, known for suicides, at night and begin experiencing terrifying and unexplainable events.

The film stars Shelby Young, Chloe Bridges, Carter Jenkins, Mitch Hewer, and Taylor Murphy. Nightlight is characterized by its unique visual style, as it is primarily shot using the flashlight beams of the characters, creating a disorienting and claustrophobic viewing experience. The narrative unfolds through the fractured perspectives of the teenagers as they become increasingly panicked and lost.

Critical reception to Nightlight was generally negative, with reviewers often criticizing the thin plot, underdeveloped characters, and overuse of jump scares. The film's distinctive visual style was also a point of contention, with some finding it innovative and others considering it headache-inducing and confusing. Despite the negative reviews, Nightlight has gained a small following for its experimental approach to the found footage genre. The film explores themes of guilt, suicide, and the psychological impact of fear.