Blackout
Blackout

Blackout

1996Movie98 minEnglish

John Gray, a mild-mannered banker, gets hit by a car and loses most of his memory. When he gets out of the hospital, he has flashbacks which do not fit with his current life. After a strange telephone call and a murder attempt on his wife, Gray's wife is murdered which he is forced to go to L.A. in order to solve the crime and piece together his mysterious past.

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Fred Olen RayGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic future, a group of survivors battles mutated creatures and desperate scavengers to reach a rumored sanctuary. The film follows their perilous journey through a desolate landscape, facing internal conflicts and external threats as they fight for survival. Their hope dwindles with each passing day, forcing them to make difficult choices in a world consumed by darkness and despair.

Critical Reception

Blackout (1996) is a low-budget science fiction horror film that received mixed to negative reviews. It is often cited as a typical example of direct-to-video releases from the mid-1990s, with its production values and narrative often being points of criticism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious concept within its budget limitations.
  • Criticized for its uneven pacing and underdeveloped characters.
  • Noted for some creature effects that, while dated, show a degree of effort.

Google audience: Audience reception for Blackout is generally unfavorable, with viewers often pointing out the film's low budget, weak script, and subpar acting as significant drawbacks. While a few appreciate it as a cult B-movie, most find it difficult to recommend.

Fun Fact

Director Fred Olen Ray is known for his prolific career in low-budget genre films, often working under tight schedules and budgets, and Blackout is one of many entries in his extensive filmography.

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