When the Lights Went Out
- 2012
- 1h 26m
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5.3/10
5.3K
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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.
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Karl Haynes
- Ron
- (as Karl Hayes)
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- TriviaThe name of the family in the film is the Maynards. The family the 'true' story is loosely based upon were called the Pritchards.
- GoofsIn 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
- ConnectionsVersion of Most Haunted: 30 East Drive - Part 1 (2015)
- SoundtracksGirls It Aint Easy
Written by Dunbar & Wayne
Published by Universal / MCA Music Ltd
Performed by Tracey Gee
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Recommended -- much better than most contemporary American ghost films.
I reluctantly began watching what seemed to be yet another Paranormal Activity ripoff but was gradually pulled into the storyline by Pat Holden's fine direction and performances. The mood was effective as was the music score and sound design. I'm a big fan of ghost films, particularly Robert Wise's THE HAUNTING and Peter Medak's THE CHANGELING. While this film doesn't reach those heights, it is so much more effective than any of the American ghost films of the last few years.
I'm also intrigued by paranormal films based on true stories, which this one claims to be, adding more creepiness to the viewing. Making a good chilling film is not nearly as easy as it seems, so hats off to the creators of this good little film.
I'm also intrigued by paranormal films based on true stories, which this one claims to be, adding more creepiness to the viewing. Making a good chilling film is not nearly as easy as it seems, so hats off to the creators of this good little film.
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- Nov 16, 2012
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- Khi Ánh Đèn Vụt Tắt
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- $1,181,929
- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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By what name was When the Lights Went Out (2012) officially released in Canada in English?
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