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Blackout (IV) (2008)

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Three people from different walks of life find themselves trapped inside a stalled elevator. What at first seems like an inconvenience rapidly escalates into a nightmare.

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Three people from different walks of life find themselves trapped inside a stalled elevator. What at first seems like an inconvenience rapidly escalates into a nightmare.

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Rated R for sadistic bloody violence including a rape, nudity and language | See all certifications »

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At 12:20 when the motorcycle pulls up, the boom operator, boom mic, & crew are visible in the chrome on the back of the cycle's mirror. See more »

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Karl: There is no chance. No destiny. No fate. There's only what you take from the world. And what the world takes from you.
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Much better than expected
14 January 2009 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

Such a low rating on IMDb! I don't write many reviews but feel compelled to write a short one (if IMDb allowed me to) to redress the balance. Blackout was one of the best movies I've seen in the past 6 months. The best thing about the movie is that you don't know what's going to happen next - unlike the rubbish, yawn inducing "thriller" Lakeview Terrace. It is violent & disturbing in parts - especially against women so wouldn't recommend it as a date movie. All the actors were good with the protagonist being particularly menacing! It's not laden with special effects - it doesn't need to be. It's a thriller, not a horror but unlike some movies is thrilling.


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