When the Lights Went Out (2012) Horror
When the Lights Went Out (2012) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.45/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.6/10
When the Lights Went Out Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Poltergeists attack a family in Yorkshire during the 1974 nationwide blackouts.
Tagline: Set in 1974 and based on true events, When The Lights Went Out is the story of a down-to-earth Yorkshire family and the malevolent spirit who turns their existence upside down.
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When the Lights Went Out Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
Production Co.: Revolver Entertainment
Website: http://whenthelightswentout.com
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / When the Lights Went Out Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 14, 2012
Producers: Bil Bungay, Marshal Leviten, Marshall Leviten, David Mutch, Deepak Nayar, David Pugh
Musicians: Marc Canham
Cinematographers: Jonathan Harvey
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When the Lights Went Out (2012) Cast (Click to Expand)
When the Lights Went Out Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Ashfield | ... | Jenny |
| Steven Waddington | ... | Len |
| Craig Parkinson | ... | Brian |
| Andrea Lowe | ... | Rita |
| Tasha Connor | ... | Sally |
| Hannah Clifford | ... | Lucy |
| Gary Lewis | ... | Father Clifton |
| Martin Compston | ... | Mr. Price |
| Molly Windsor | ... | Pale Girl |
| Tony Pitts | ... | Hilary Barnes |
| Jo Hartley | ... | Jeanette |
| Ross Mullan | ... | Monk |
| Hester Evans | ... | Edna |
| Graham Hornsby | ... | Tony |
| Matt Connor | ... | Lute Player |
| Kelsey Louise Stephenson | ... | Lisa |
| Karl Haynes | ... | Ron (as Karl Hayes) |
| Martina McClements | ... | Mrs. Blithe |
| Jim Millea | ... | Barman |
| Nathan Morrisroe | ... | Alan |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kate Ashfield (b. May 28, 1972) – Jenny
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Steven Waddington (b. November 30, 1967) – Len
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Steve Waddington - Craig Parkinson (b. March 11, 1976) – Brian
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 4½" (1.95 m) - Andrea Lowe – Rita
- Tasha Connor (b. November 13, 1996) – Sally
Sign: Scorpio - Hannah Clifford – Lucy
- Gary Lewis (b. November 30, 1957) – Father Clifton
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Martin Compston (b. May 8, 1984) – Mr. Price
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Molly Windsor – Pale Girl
- Tony Pitts (b. October 10, 1962) – Hilary Barnes
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Anthony Pitts - Jo Hartley (b. March 12, 1972) – Jeanette
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Ross Mullan (b. January 5, 1967) – Monk
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Ross Mullen - Hester Evans – Edna
- Graham Hornsby – Tony
Also known as: Graham Anthony Hornsby - Matt Connor – Lute Player
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