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The Blackout

2009-12-24 · 80 min · ★ 3.8

Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror

It's Christmas Eve, the city goes dark, and the few remaining tenants of The Ravenwood find themselves trapped in their building. And they are not alone.

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Directors
Robert David Sanders
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Countries
United States of America
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Barbara Streifel SandersElizabeth Pierce
Joseph DunnDaniel Pierce
Ian MalcolmDylan Pierce
Michael CarusoEthan Devane
Caroline RichClaire Devane
Anthony TedescoFreddy Appleton
James MartinezJames MartinezEddie Clifton
Alexis ZibolisAlexis ZibolisKerri Sterling
John GormanBrett Carlisle
Ace GibsonAce GibsonLenny Louis
Abigail DroegerAshley Pierce

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