Director: Brad Anderson
Writer: Anthony Jaswinski
Cast: Hayden Christensen, Thandie Newton and John Leguizamo
When a massive power outage plunges the city of Detroit into total darkness, a disparate group of individuals find themselves alone. The entire city's population has vanished into thin air, leaving behind heaps of empty clothing, abandoned cars and lengthening shadows. Soon the daylight begins to disappear completely, and as the survivors gather in an abandoned tavern, they realize the darkness is out to get them, and only their rapidly diminishing light sources can keep them safe.
Who turned out the lights ? for some reason one night in Detroit anyone who's not around an artificial light source or have some emergency generated power source vanishes when the whole city blacks out. A few of the survivors manage to meet up at a bar (which thankfully as its own generator). How can they survive with dwindling resources when the nights are lasting longer with each new day.
Firstly gotta start by saying I'm a massive fan of Brad Anderson, he's made some great movies and directed more episodes of Fringe (the only airing drama show I currently watch) than any other director. Sadly it seemed to be a real miss with the masses this horror film, which is a shame as there's some wonderful moments. I think the films gained such a lack of support because a few aspects of the film have been left so ambiguous. Leaving the viewer to make up their own mind, the main one being why did the event happen. I personally don't mind things being left a little bit open to interpretation and love the little hints like when Leguizamo was reading the book on dark matter, or the word Croatan appearing on the bridge. Reminded me a lot like Dean R. Koontz Phantoms and when the group gets together a little like Stephen Kings The Mist. Anyway I enjoyed it so would recommend it but keep in mind many more didn't.
(7 out of 10)
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