When the Lights Went Out

"Set in 1974 and based on true events."

Sep 14 2012 N/A 1h 26m
Horror

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.

Plot

Yorkshire, 1974. Britain is in recession, the oil crisis and black outs loom large. The Maynard family move into their dream house, only to find a "presence" already living there. Len, Jenny and their daughter Sally must struggle to keep their already-fragile family together as they are attacked by poltergeists. Soon it becomes apparent that Sally is their main focus of attention. The house becomes a living nightmare. They must exorcise the evil spirits for them to survive.

Written by

Pat Holden

Directed by

Pat Holden

Cast

Kate Ashfield, Steven Waddington, Craig Parkinson

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Kintop Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
When The Lights Went Out Trailer **ON DVD, DOWNLOAD & ON-DEMAND JAN 7TH**
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