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The Blackout

  • 20132013
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
2.5/10
490
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The Blackout (2013)
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  • Comedy

Some people drink to forget. Rock stars drink to remember.Some people drink to forget. Rock stars drink to remember.Some people drink to forget. Rock stars drink to remember.

IMDb RATING
2.5/10
490
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  • Director
    • Matt Hish
  • Writers
    • Keith Brown(story)
    • Scott Rosa(story)
  • Stars
    • Michael Graziadei
    • Scott Rosa
    • Flood Reed
Top credits
  • Director
    • Matt Hish
  • Writers
    • Keith Brown(story)
    • Scott Rosa(story)
  • Stars
    • Michael Graziadei
    • Scott Rosa
    • Flood Reed
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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  • Videos2

    The Blackout
    Trailer 2:20
    The Blackout
    Halfway to a Blackout
    News 1:48
    Halfway to a Blackout

    Photos8

    The Blackout (2013)
    The Blackout (2013)
    Still of Matt Hish from Halfway to a Blackout
    Still of Michael Graziadei and Scott Rosa from Halfway to a Blackout
    Still Of "Lee" from Halfway to a Blackout
    Still of Autumn Federici from Halfway to a Blackout
    Still of Adam Reed and Danielle Reverman from Halfway to a Blackout

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    Michael Graziadei
    Michael Graziadei
    • Chas Knopfleras Chas Knopfler
    Scott Rosa
    Scott Rosa
    • Eddie Mesmeras Eddie Mesmer
    Flood Reed
    Flood Reed
    • Toss Dunbaras Toss Dunbar
    John Joyce
    • Gunther Sheaas Gunther Shea
    Autumn Federici
    Autumn Federici
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Matt Hish
    • Spencer Bayneas Spencer Bayne
    David Barry Gray
    David Barry Gray
    • Reuben Adleras Reuben Adler
    Shanelle Gray
    Shanelle Gray
    • Laylaas Layla
    • (as Shanelle Workman)
    Shane Lynch
    Shane Lynch
    • Bethas Beth
    Lee Wesley
    Lee Wesley
    • Filipino Jamesas Filipino James
    • (as Jerrell Lee)
    Tom Gatto
    Tom Gatto
    • Officer Collinsas Officer Collins
    Jared Bonner
    Jared Bonner
    • Officer Kazanskyas Officer Kazansky
    Kenneth-Michael Glass
    Kenneth-Michael Glass
    • Chuckas Chuck
    Casey O'Keefe
    Casey O'Keefe
    • Spencer's Fianceas Spencer's Fiance
    Apphia Castillo
    • Chrissyas Chrissy
    Pati Lauren
    Pati Lauren
    • Janisas Janis
    Julia Boyd
    Julia Boyd
    • FJ Head Hoas FJ Head Ho
    Nataly Joe
    • Ethnic Hoas Ethnic Ho
    • Director
      • Matt Hish
    • Writers
      • Keith Brown(story)
      • Scott Rosa(story)
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    Storyline

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    A rag tag band of idiots on the verge of signing a recording contract is sandbagged by their lead singer, Chas Knopfler, into throwing the mother of all parties the night before they embark on a world tour. Eddie Mesmer, the rhythm guitarist, awakens to find his drummer, Toss Dunbar, hanging from a tree like a scarecrow, and the house completely destroyed. Eddie and Toss quickly realize that A: they can't remember anything and B: there's a dead guy in the pool. Now, they have to figure out what happened the night before or their Rock and Roll dream is over. Their only hope is State Dependent Learning, which is the scientifically proven fact that information learned while under the influence of a given "substance", can only be recalled and used to solve a task when you are in the same state. Or in Layman's terms... They have to drink to remember. The prior night's debauchery comes back to them as they get Halfway to a Blackout against insurmountable odds. Will Bad Math realize they're greater than the sum of their parts in time to keep their mostly-virgin asses from jail, and salvage their dream of rock superstardom? I'd tell you, but I'm out of Vodka. —Keith Brown
    • urinating in a pool
    • erection
    • teen sex comedy
    • bikini party
    • party
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    • Taglines
      • It was the best night of their lives, if they could only remember.
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Quotes

      Gunther Shea: David Bowie!

    • Soundtracks
      Light The Way
      Music and Lyrics by Steve Earnhart

      Performed by Dirt/Nap

      Courtesy of GoodBum Records

      Under license from Bald Steve Productions (ASCAP)

    User reviews5

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    Top review
    10/10
    Press play and you've got an instant cult classic.
    The best way to describe this movie is Spinal Tap vomited the Hangover in Almost Famous' mouth in front of some Airheads. I love rock and roll movies and this one delivered in spades. I love this movie! I've seen it probably five times and I have laughed out loud every single time. The acting is solid all across the board with each actor bringing something different whether it was the drummer's hilarity, the singer's arrogance masking real emotion, or the bassists sage advice they were all so fun to watch. There was plenty of eye candy too, but I could have used more boobs, though what they do instead of showing sex is one of the funniest things! Next time you're in the mood to just have a drink or a smoke and watch a fun flick this is for you and your friends, and their friends! I have already made a lot of people laugh quoting this flick. College kids everywhere pre-gaming on the weekend while watching this. Seriously, if you like fun, boobs, and blacking out you will love this! My only real complaint is that I would have loved to see the band play. Check this out! Must see!
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    • crazykbs
    • Oct 30, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Filmriss
    • Filming locations
      • Beverly Hills, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Glossy Pictures
      • La Dolce Vita Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,300,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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