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Blackout
Thriller about four sadistic criminals who, after escaping during a transfer, take over a posh Manhattan apartment complex and start looting and terrorizing its occupants during New York City's famous 1977 blackout.
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Plot Summary
A psychopathic killer, recently released from a mental institution, begins a new reign of terror. He targets women, often leaving them in a state of shock and terror. The film follows his increasingly violent escapades as he moves through various locations, leaving a trail of destruction.
Critical Reception
The film is a niche cult film, primarily known within exploitation and giallo film circles. It received mixed to negative reviews upon release, often criticized for its gratuitous violence and low production values, but appreciated by some for its grim atmosphere and disturbing content.
What Reviewers Say
Often cited for its unrelenting brutality and disturbing psychological elements.
Criticized for its poor technical execution and lack of narrative coherence.
Appeals to fans of extreme horror and exploitation cinema.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and often polarized. Some viewers find the film to be a terrifying and effective exercise in shock cinema, while others are repelled by its graphic nature and low-budget feel.
Fun Fact
While often associated with the giallo genre due to its themes of psychological horror and violence, "Blackout" is an American production and does not fit the typical stylistic conventions of Italian gialli.
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