# When the Lights Went Out (2012)

> A fragile Yorkshire family faces a relentless poltergeist presence that turns their dream home into a battle for their daughter's survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/34095

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Thriller, Drama, Horror
- Director: Pat Holden
- Cast: Steven Waddington, Kate Ashfield, Jo Hartley, Tasha Connor, Molly Windsor, Craig Parkinson, Andrea Lowe, Martin Compston
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1743993/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: eerie, oppressive, bleak, late night horror viewing, haunted house double feature

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