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When the Lights Went Out

1520121h 26mPat Holden
IMDb 5.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 36%
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"Set in 1974 and based on true events."

Yorkshire, 1974, the Maynard family moves into their dream house. It's a dream that quickly descends into a panic stricken nightmare as the family discovers a horrifying truth, a truth that will make the history books. The house is already occupied by the most violent poltergeist ever documented, a poltergeist that will tear you from your bed as you sleep and drag you helplessly into the darkness.

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NewspaperParent Child RelationshipExorcismPoltergeistHauntingPriestReporterSpiritBritainSéance

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What is When the Lights Went Out (2012) about?

Yorkshire, 1974, the Maynard family moves into their dream house. It's a dream that quickly descends into a panic stricken nightmare as the family discovers a horrifying truth, a truth that will make the history books. The house is already occupied by the most violent poltergeist ever documented, a poltergeist that will tear you from your bed as you sleep and drag you helplessly into the darkness.

Who stars in When the Lights Went Out?

When the Lights Went Out stars Steven Waddington (Len), Kate Ashfield (Jenny), Jo Hartley (Jeanette), Tasha Connor (Sally), Molly Windsor (The Pale Girl). The film was directed by Pat Holden.

How long is When the Lights Went Out?

When the Lights Went Out has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated 15.

Is When the Lights Went Out worth watching?

When the Lights Went Out holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 36. Fans of Thriller, Drama, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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