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When the Lights Went Out
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When the Lights Went Out

2012-01-31 · 86 min · ★ 5.7

Thriller · Drama · 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.

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Directors
Pat Holden
Production companies
Kintop Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,181,929

Top Cast

Steven WaddingtonSteven WaddingtonLen
Kate AshfieldKate AshfieldJenny
Jo HartleyJo HartleyJeanette
Tasha ConnorTasha ConnorSally
Molly WindsorMolly WindsorThe Pale Girl
Craig ParkinsonCraig ParkinsonBrian
Andrea LoweAndrea LoweRita
Martin CompstonMartin CompstonMr. Price
Gary LewisGary LewisFather Clifton
Hannah CliffordLucy
Tony PittsTony PittsHilary Barnes
Ross MullanRoss MullanMonk
Matt ConnorMatt ConnorLute Player
Martina McClementsMartina McClementsMrs. Blithe
Peter EganPeter
Hester EvansEdna
Graham HornsbyTony
Kelsey Louise StephensonLisa
Karl HaynesRon
Jim MilleaBarman

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