*theory* the light they see is their own torchlight
Hi guys been thinking about the time loop element of the witch powers the two main characters both have simultanious adventures in the house that take different amounts of time but they still meet back up - the witch is clearly manipulating the time in the house - with Layne having been there for a LONG time at that point.
Now when they get into the attic at the end the girl has the camera with torch on which would be able to be seen out of the window in a DARK forest setting.
So they are sat next to the lightning strike tree outside (where the tapes were found) seeing their own light from upstairs to lure themseves to their own deaths.....