The Blackout Experiments

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  • NR
  • 2016
  • 1 hr 20 min
  • 4.3  (351)
  • 49

The Blackout Experiments is a spine-chilling horror documentary, released in 2016, directed and written by Rich Fox. The movie revolves around a group of subjects and their experiences at the "Blackout Haunted House," a highly interactive and extreme form of haunted house, where participants must sign a waiver beforehand. With no alternative routes or escape routes, the house invites its visitors to experience some of the most twisted and extreme forms of horror.

The story primarily follows three characters: a bartender named Danny, a psychology student named Alba and a woman named Melissa. All three of them are intrigued by the Blackout Haunted House and sign up for the experience. As they enter the haunted house, they are immediately thrown into an unsettling and surreal world where they find themselves navigating through pitch-black hallways, complete with haunting sound effects, strobe lights, and actors jumping from the shadows.

Soon enough, the events that take place inside the Blackout Haunted House start affecting the participants outside the walls. They soon realize that the Blackout Haunted House is not just an experience, but an obsession that they can't seem to shake off. The three characters are pushed to their physical and emotional limits as they embark on a journey to find out what is real and what is not.

As they delve deeper into the haunting experience, the movie explores the very nature of fear and how it impacts the human psyche both on a conscious and subconscious level. The movie raises the question of whether, in the context of the Blackout Haunted House, the participants are merely actors in an elaborate play or whether the experience is truly authentic.

As the movie progresses, it becomes clear that the boundaries between reality and fiction become increasingly blurred. The Blackout Experiments explores the subjects' mindsets as they try to understand and rationalize the events that they have experienced. With interviews from the participants themselves alongside experts in the field of psychology, the movie offers a unique and immersive insight into the inner workings of the human mind during times of intense fear.

The cinematography of the movie adds to the horrific atmosphere, with the surroundings often being dark and claustrophobic. Adding to the suspense, the movie features bloodcurdling screams, haunting whispers, and unsettling sound effects to create an all-encompassing and chilling atmosphere.

One of the most significant aspects of the movie is how it portrays the blurred line between truth and fiction. It raises the question of whether the people behind the Blackout Haunted House are merely pushing boundaries for thrills, or if their intentions are genuinely malevolent.

In conclusion, The Blackout Experiments is an excellent addition to the horror genre, offering an immersive and unique experience that explores the nature of fear and the human psyche. It is a thrilling and unnerving watch, sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

The Blackout Experiments is a 2016 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.3 and a MetaScore of 49.

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  • Release Date
    2016
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 20 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.3  (351)
  • Metascore
    49