Director Pat Holden delivers a few effective shocks but overcooks the climax.
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This review of When the Lights Went Out (2012) was written by Marc Lee and published by Daily Telegraph (UK) on 12 Sep 2012.
When the Lights Went Out has generally received mixed reviews.
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