When the Lights Went Out fingerprintHigh energy, striking style, no humor.
Terrifying and tense
Fast from start to finish.
Emotionally reserved
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
History and the mind
Solid, not remarkable
Functional look and sound
Terrifying and tense
Fast from start to finish.
When the Lights Went Out is terrifying, tense, and thrilling.
Emotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
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Set in 1974 and based on true events.
Overall: Similar vibe.
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When the Lights Went Out is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, TCM, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 36%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
1 h 26 min
When the Lights Went Out runs 1 h 26 min.
Yes. Critics average 36 and audiences 41 out of 100, so both groups see When the Lights Went Out much the same way.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
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5.3
