The Blackout 2019
"Let the Light In"
When Hurricane Sandy's wrath plunges New York City into darkness, an intimate apartment party suddenly transforms into an unexpected crucible of connection.
Director: Daniela De Carlo
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blackout (2019) about?
*The Blackout (2019)* follows a group of friends and strangers gathered at a New York apartment party when Hurricane Sandy knocks out the power, trapping them in a high-stakes night of laughter, tension, and unexpected revelations. The storm's darkness becomes a metaphor for stripped-down honesty, as relationships unravel and reform under pressure.
Who directed The Blackout?
Daniela De Carlo directed *The Blackout (2019)*, crafting a tight, character-driven narrative that thrives in confined spaces and crisis.
Who stars in The Blackout?
The film features Leah Henoch, Tess Paras, Hillary Anne Matthews, Robert Belushi, and Brandon Kyle Goodman in pivotal roles.
Is The Blackout (2019) worth watching?
Despite its unrated status, *The Blackout (2019)* delivers a fresh take on disaster-adjacent storytelling, blending comedy with drama in ways that feel both timely and timeless. Its 80-minute runtime keeps the pace brisk, and the ensemble cast's chemistry makes it a compelling watch for fans of intimate, character-driven films.
How long is The Blackout?
*The Blackout (2019)* runs for 80 minutes.
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About The Blackout (2019) — A Hurricane Sandy party turns into a comedy-drama romance about connection in chaos
When Hurricane Sandy's wrath plunges New York City into darkness, an intimate apartment party suddenly transforms into an unexpected crucible of connection. Daniela De Carlo's *The Blackout (2019)* weaves together the lives of friends and strangers trapped in a single space, where the absence of power mirrors the vulnerabilities they're forced to confront. This comedy-drama romance finds humor and heart in the chaos, capturing the raw, unfiltered moments that unfold when people are stripped of distractions and societal masks. With a blend of sharp wit and emotional resonance, the film explores how crisis can strip away pretenses, leaving only authenticity—and the flicker of something real lighting the way.
Leah Henoch, Tess Paras, and Hillary Anne Matthews lead the ensemble cast, each delivering performances that oscillate between laughter and tears against this storm-lit backdrop. The confined setting amplifies every glance, every confession, and every clumsy attempt at flirtation, making *The Blackout (2019)* a poignant snapshot of human nature when the world outside goes black.