Blackout
After being charged with hacking into the Pentagon security system, computer-whiz Josh Martin is kidnapped during house arrest and delivered to a shadowy criminal known as Charles Keller. Requested to hack into the state’s highly advanced electrical system and shut it down, it’s clear what Keller wants—total chaos. When California goes dark, he gets what he wants. And tonight, no one will be prepared for what’s about to happen.
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Plot Summary
A group of young women are on a road trip when their car breaks down in a remote, deserted area. As night falls, they seek refuge in an abandoned house, only to discover they are not alone. Trapped and hunted by unseen assailants, they must fight for survival against a terrifying force.
Critical Reception
Blackout (2011) received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, who often cited its derivative plot, weak character development, and reliance on common horror tropes. While some acknowledged its attempts at suspense, the overall consensus was that it failed to offer anything original to the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Panned for its uninspired storyline and predictable scares.
- Criticized for underdeveloped characters and a lack of originality.
- Deemed a forgettable entry in the home invasion horror subgenre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but the film is largely dismissed as a generic and unengaging horror flick with little to recommend it.
Fun Fact
The film is also known by its alternative title, 'Blocker'.
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