Blackout

Released Mar 13

1h 43m

Horror

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51 Reviews

56%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

A fine arts painter is convinced that he is a werewolf wreaking havoc on a small American town under the full moon.

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Critics Consensus

Werewolf horror with some extra socially conscious bite, Blackout reaffirms Larry Fessenden as a smart genre filmmaker who prioritizes character-building over kills.

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

The idiosyncratic earnestness of an experienced horrormeister playing with the classics still makes for a substantial midnight snack.

Apr 15, 2024

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Adam Nayman

Reverse Shot

In the parlance of our times: if Larry Fessenden has no more fans, then I am no longer on this Earth.

Mar 21, 2024

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

“Blackout” is nothing new, or even essential, but it mostly works anyway thanks to Fessenden and his cast’s impressive collaboration.

Rated: 2.5/4

Mar 14, 2024

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Emma Vine

Loud and Clear Reviews

Though Larry Fessenden’s werewolf feature starts strong, its attempts at exploring various themes result in an aimless narrative that struggles to tie them together.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 15, 2024

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Matthew St. Clair

Cinematic Words of a Chaotic Gemini (Substack)

Blackout serves as a solid reminder that various avenues exist to take on depicting a classic myth.

Rated: B+

Jun 1, 2024

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

Indeed, there’s so much going on here, Blackout sometimes forgets to be a horror movie—that element as well as various character dramas and social-commentary themes all jostle for attention, none getting fully developed as a result.

Apr 17, 2024

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Joel P

Woof!!! The B-movie, straight to stream vibe of this flick is insufferable! Get ready to hit the FF button. The positive reviews are obviously the director's family and friends.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/08/24

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Michael R

Surprisingly good film! Great story, great cast - this is far better than your average horror film. I instantly recognized the actor playing Charlie, Alex Hurt, as the son of William Hurt. He’s a very good actor.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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Thom G

The aesthetics, poetry, music, and philosophical reflections, along with the social commentary, make Blackout a distinctly unique werewolf movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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Elizabeth R

Loved this movie. Everything was amazing from the storyline, the art, the acting, and costume and makeup. I love the original idea that the werewolf would paint the things he could remember.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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B P

Larry Fessenden's Werewolf Tale Offers a Slice-of-Life Movie With a Horror Twist

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Jay G

Larry Fessenden's Blackout was a masterclass in how to make a classic horror film using ingenuity and creativity. The werewolf himself was incredibly well done. He was the right blend of frightening and believable. If one were to find themselves as Charlie, the wolf stricken lead character, the lead actor Alex Hurt played the part perfectly. Charlie as a Fine Arts painter was a brilliant addition as it allowed the movie to shine in its creativity. The way Fessenden used the beautiful array of landscape paintings and drawings throughout the movie juxtaposed with Charlie's schizophrenic painting style as he became altered was intense and really satisfying. The transformation through ink drawings verse CGI or makeup was smart and eye catching. We all thoroughly enjoyed this film and I'll definitely watch it again. This movie has all the makings to stand the test of time in the annals of Indie horror films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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Synopsis

A fine arts painter is convinced that he is a werewolf wreaking havoc on a small American town under the full moon.

Director: Larry Fessenden
Producer: Larry Fessenden, James Felix McKenney, J. Christian Ingvordsen
Screenwriter: Larry Fessenden
Distributor: Dark Sky Films / Glass Eye Pix
Production Co: Glass Eye Pix
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 13, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 12, 2024
Runtime: 1h 43m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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