When the Lights Went Out (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, When the Lights Went Out is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Pat Holden, running about 86 minutes. “Set in 1974 and based on true events.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yorkshire, 1974, the Maynard family moves into their dream house. It's a dream that quickly descends into a panic stricken nightmare as the family discovers a horrifying truth, a truth that will make the history books. The house is already occupied by the most violent poltergeist ever documented, a poltergeist that will tear you from your bed as you sleep and drag you helplessly into the darkness.
Who’s in it. When the Lights Went Out stars Kate Ashfield as Jenny, Steven Waddington as Len, Craig Parkinson as Brian and Andrea Lowe as Rita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, When the Lights Went Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Lights Went Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Lights Went Out tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Lights Went Out (2012)?
- In US, When the Lights Went Out is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Lights Went Out worth watching?
- When the Lights Went Out holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Lights Went Out?
- When the Lights Went Out stars Kate Ashfield, Steven Waddington, Craig Parkinson, Andrea Lowe and Jo Hartley.
- When was When the Lights Went Out released?
- When the Lights Went Out was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.