Blackout (1988) User Reviews

Worth a look for Gail

[Cujo108 · 8 January 2009]

A young woman (the luscious Gail O'Grady) returns home after receiving a cryptic letter from her estranged father. She's greeted by her hostile mother and oddball uncle, but her father is nowhere to be found. Despite the hostility directed towards her, she sticks around to unravel the mystery of where daddy disappeared to.

Mediocre DTV flick is very predictable. There is also more melodrama than anything. Still, there are a few effective scenes, as well as two or three bits of unintentional amusement. The "moment" between Gail and her potential boyfriend as they sit parked in a secluded spot is one such example. Really, Gail was the main draw. I love her!

Avant garde music is the highlight

[moviescore · 3/10 · 5 June 2000]

A peculiar, however stylish thriller with highly unlikely story and poor acting. The highlight of this film is actually the original score by Don Davis, today best known for his postmodern, avant-garde score for The Matrix. Film music buffs should hunt down this film and close their eyes for a very original musical experience.

Estranged daughter is lured home by a cryptic letter apparently written by her long-missing father.

[verna55 · 22 September 2000]

This direct-to-video thriller is not the most exciting, nor the most interesting suspense flick you"ll ever see, but it has some redeeming qualities. Director Doug Adams does what he can to spice up Joseph Stefano's(PSYCHO) tiresome script, and the film is well photographed(by Arledge Amenaki). Carol Lynley and Gail O' Grady handle the leading roles well, though the supporting cast appears to be in a somnambulistic state. I wouldn't call it the best evening's entertainment I've ever had, but as far as amateurish trash goes, you could do much worse.