The equation of the tangent at $P(-4, -4)$ on the curve $x^{2} = -4y$ is

  • A
    $2x + y + 4 = 0$
  • B
    $2x - y + 4 = 0$
  • C
    $2x + y - 4 = 0$
  • D
    $3x - y + 8 = 0$

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