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The Blackout

  • 20092009
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
1.7K
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The Blackout (2009)
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
It's Christmas Eve, the city goes dark, and the few remaining tenants of The Ravenwood find themselves trapped in their building. And they are not alone.It's Christmas Eve, the city goes dark, and the few remaining tenants of The Ravenwood find themselves trapped in their building. And they are not alone.It's Christmas Eve, the city goes dark, and the few remaining tenants of The Ravenwood find themselves trapped in their building. And they are not alone.
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert David Sanders
  • Writer
    • Jim Beck(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Streifel Sanders
    • Joseph Dunn
    • Ian Malcolm
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert David Sanders
  • Writer
    • Jim Beck(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Streifel Sanders
    • Joseph Dunn
    • Ian Malcolm
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    • 27User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    Barbara Streifel Sanders
    • Elizabeth Pierceas Elizabeth Pierce
    Joseph Dunn
    • Daniel Pierceas Daniel Pierce
    Ian Malcolm
    Ian Malcolm
    • Dylan Pierceas Dylan Pierce
    Michael Caruso
    • Ethan Devaneas Ethan Devane
    Caroline Rich
    Caroline Rich
    • Claire Devaneas Claire Devane
    Anthony Tedesco
    Anthony Tedesco
    • Freddy Appletonas Freddy Appleton
    James Martinez
    • Eddie Cliftonas Eddie Clifton
    John Gorman
    • Brett Carlisleas Brett Carlisle
    Alexis Zibolis
    Alexis Zibolis
    • Kerri Sterlingas Kerri Sterling
    Ace Gibson
    Ace Gibson
    • Lenny Louisas Lenny Louis
    Horace Martin
    • Nigel Crawfordas Nigel Crawford
    Larry Omaha
    • Ralph - the Electricianas Ralph - the Electrician
    Ashby de la Plaine
    Ashby de la Plaine
    • Sophie St. Jamesas Sophie St. James
    • (as Ashby Plain)
    Abigail Droeger
    Abigail Droeger
    • Ashley Pierceas Ashley Pierce
    Tyler Armstrong
    • Kyle Pierceas Kyle Pierce
    Edward Gusts
    Edward Gusts
    • The Beastas The Beast
    Chris Pauley
    • Kitt Rossi - News Anchoras Kitt Rossi - News Anchor
    Claire Cole
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • Director
      • Robert David Sanders
    • Writer
      • Jim Beck(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    After the city falls suddenly dark, the residents of a multistory building are faced with a hideous monster, who, apparently, was the cause of the people fallen on adversity. To confront bloodthirsty creatures killer moves on the floors, the neighbors together. But not many will survive this. —Masood Meery, Mashhad, IRAN
    • creature feature
    • characters murdered one by one
    • child in jeopardy
    • family in jeopardy
    • city
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    • Taglines
      • When the lights go out...the feeding begins.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Parents guide

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    • Goofs
      Ashley was trapped in the basement, but in the end of the movie she appears trapped in the elevator, some floors above.

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    2/10
    Pretty mundane
    In a creature feature, the atmosphere and setting play part of the biggest role. The apartment building and the basement setting are pretty weak. The opening was kind if interesting, but once we got into the apartment itself, the movie went downhill pretty quickly. There are very few quality moments in this, and the fact of the matter is that the story, acting and overall attempt at horror with this movie was pretty thrown together.

    The CGI didn't blend well with the live action footage, and the creatures themselves looked wooden and lifeless. The girls were good looking, but none of the characters were given even a modicum of development in order to care about their fates. The frenetic pace of the action was confusing, and there The only good things about The Blackout was the musical score which wasn't half bad, and a couple of the shots were quality. Overall, a PASS!
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    • Hornbull
    • Nov 9, 2009

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2012 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Caos en la ciudad
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Starway Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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