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When the Lights Went Out

  • 20122012
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
4.8K
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When the Lights Went Out (2012)
Poltergeists attack a family in Yorkshire during the 1974 nationwide blackouts.
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Poltergeists attack a family in Yorkshire during the 1974 nationwide blackouts.Poltergeists attack a family in Yorkshire during the 1974 nationwide blackouts.Poltergeists attack a family in Yorkshire during the 1974 nationwide blackouts.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
4.8K
YOUR RATING
    • Pat Holden
    • Pat Holden
  • Stars
    • Kate Ashfield
    • Steven Waddington
    • Craig Parkinson
    • Pat Holden
    • Pat Holden
  • Stars
    • Kate Ashfield
    • Steven Waddington
    • Craig Parkinson
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    • 35User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
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    Tasha Connor in When the Lights Went Out (2012)
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    Tasha Connor in When the Lights Went Out (2012)
    When the Lights Went Out (2012)
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    Kate Ashfield
    Kate Ashfield
    • Jenny
    Steven Waddington
    Steven Waddington
    • Len
    Craig Parkinson
    Craig Parkinson
    • Brian
    Andrea Lowe
    Andrea Lowe
    • Rita
    Tasha Connor
    Tasha Connor
    • Sally
    Hannah Clifford
    • Lucy
    Gary Lewis
    Gary Lewis
    • Father Clifton
    Martin Compston
    Martin Compston
    • Mr. Price
    Molly Windsor
    Molly Windsor
    • Pale Girl
    Tony Pitts
    Tony Pitts
    • Hilary Barnes
    Jo Hartley
    Jo Hartley
    • Jeanette
    Ross Mullan
    Ross Mullan
    • Monk
    Hester Evans
    • Edna
    Graham Hornsby
    • Tony
    Matt Connor
    • Lute Player
    Kelsey Louise Stephenson
    • Lisa
    Karl Haynes
    • Ron
    • (as Karl Hayes)
    Martina McClements
    • Mrs. Blithe
      • Pat Holden
      • Pat Holden
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    • Trivia
      Written and directed by the original haunting family's nephew, Pat Holden.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene when the men are unloading the vehicle, in the background you can clearly see one house has a satellite dish and later on another house is seen in the background with a UPVC extension, both not available at the time the film was set
    • Connections
      Version of Most Haunted: 30 East Drive - Part 1 (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Girls It Aint Easy
      Written by Dunbar & Wayne

      Published by Universal / MCA Music Ltd

      Performed by Tracey Gee

    User reviews35

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    8/10
    A few decent scares
    A have read a review on this site, where the poster says he or she has seen similar things in other horror films. This may be true but it is pretty hard with poltergeist movies not to duplicate, things being displaced etc, I found the setting of 70's Britain excellent,having lived through the 70's it brought back memories of collars on the outside of jackets and the humour added another dimension. The acting was realistic and unlike so many films there was a story which had a conclusion. How many times do we sit with the credits coming down and think "is that it, has it finished?" Personally I don't believe in ghosts, poltergeists, exorcisms, etc but this film kept me entertained which is all you can ask.
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    5
    • Saiph90
    • Dec 16, 2012

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 2012 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • Official Stream
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Kintop Pictures
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    • 1 hour 26 minutes
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