The One Who Switches Off the Light (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 2008, The One Who Switches Off the Light is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Andrey Libenson, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. For two months a serial killer has been terrorizing the city of St. Petersburg. Every Wednesday a girl between 9 and 12 years old is the victim. The brutality of the maniac plunges city residents into horror. Parents are afraid of leaving their children alone on the street. The press reinforces the atmosphere of fear and hysteria.
Who’s in it. The One Who Switches Off the Light stars Aleksey Guskov as Pyotr Moiseev, Sergey Garmash, Oleksiy Horbunov and Artur Smolyaninov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The One Who Switches Off the Light has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The One Who Switches Off the Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of The One Who Switches Off the Light tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The One Who Switches Off the Light (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The One Who Switches Off the Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The One Who Switches Off the Light worth watching?
- The One Who Switches Off the Light holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The One Who Switches Off the Light?
- The One Who Switches Off the Light stars Aleksey Guskov, Sergey Garmash, Oleksiy Horbunov, Artur Smolyaninov and Marina Solopchenko.
- When was The One Who Switches Off the Light released?
- The One Who Switches Off the Light was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.