Review of When the Lights Went Out (2012) by Manish M — 02 Apr 2013
Brooding thirteen year and her family move into a house that is unknowingly very much haunted. Based on a "true story", a quick wikipedia check seems to indicate the plot is somewhat different to the actual source, but director Pat Holden claims to be the nephew of one of the persons who experienced what is considered Britain's worst poltergeist haunting, and has wanted to make this project ever since he was a child.
Sadly, the film doesn't live up to the worst of anything. It often plays out like horror for young adults, often being uncomfortably silly. It does have some jumpy moments, but there is nothing new.
Some scenes awkwardly aim for humour, others explore teen angst, which with the help of young Natash Connor's haunting performance, do work and provide the film with its best moments.
This review of When the Lights Went Out (2012) was written by Manish M on 02 Apr 2013.
When the Lights Went Out has generally received mixed reviews.
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