Blackout
Dark Sky Films | Release Date: March 13, 2024 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
57
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
0
Negative:
2
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
79
Paste MagazineAndrew CrumpApr 5, 2024
As is, the film balances its talkative side with its gory side nicely. Wanting more isn’t the worst feeling a film can leave you with. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineSteven ScaifeMar 28, 2024
As in his prior work, the far-reaching curiosity and fascinatingly conflicted nature of Fessenden’s perspective is still his greatest strength. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleApr 14, 2024
The idiosyncratic earnestness of an experienced horrormeister playing with the classics still makes for a substantial midnight snack. Read full review
67
The Film StageJared MobarakMar 28, 2024
If some things could perhaps be narratively tightened, you always get the gist of what Fessenden is going for while knowing those moments which might be lacking aren’t a product of intent. And if you somehow find yourself unable to get past them, it’s impossible not to enjoy the stellar cast of supporting players. Read full review
63
LarsenOnFilmJosh LarsenMar 28, 2024
This is scruffy around the edges, especially with the awkward insertion of its politics, but there is no denying the movie’s potency as a metaphor for alcoholism. Read full review
63
RogerEbert.comSimon AbramsMar 13, 2024
Blackout is nothing new, or even essential, but it mostly works anyway thanks to Fessenden and his cast’s impressive collaboration. Read full review
30
Screen RantTommy LethbridgeApr 15, 2024
Larry Fessenden's Blackout is a frustrating bouillabaisse of two completely different movies that happen to be playing at the same time. Read full review
20
ColliderMaggie BoccellaApr 15, 2024
Blackout is a werewolf movie with plenty of passion behind it that still doesn't pack the punch it needs to. Read full review
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