When The Lights Repeat
When The Lights Repeat

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When The Lights Repeat

2019
Movie
27 min
Portuguese

Carol (Beatriz Pessoa) and Alana (Giulia Micherian) attend a bar every Friday after work. One day they are surprised by Vicente (Thiago Falat), a known stranger who does everything changes.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: Jason R. MillerGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman wakes up in an unfamiliar hospital room with no memory of how she got there. As fragmented memories begin to surface, she realizes she's entangled in a dangerous conspiracy that could put her life and the lives of those she cares about at risk. She must race against time to uncover the truth before the lights repeat and her past catches up with her.

Critical Reception

When The Lights Repeat garnered a mixed reception from critics, who praised its ambitious narrative and strong performances, particularly from its lead and supporting cast. However, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, leading to a less satisfying conclusion than intended. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the psychological tension and others feeling let down by the story's lack of clarity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and compelling lead performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.

  • The film's mystery elements are intriguing but ultimately fail to coalesce into a coherent narrative.

Google audience: Viewers found the movie to be a tense and visually engaging thriller, with many highlighting the performances as a strong point. However, a significant portion of audiences felt the plot became too confusing in the latter half, making it difficult to follow the overall storyline and leading to disappointment with the resolution.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Screenplay at the Sitges Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive hospital setting was a combination of a disused wing of an old mental asylum and carefully constructed sets, designed to evoke a sense of disorientation and unease.

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