The read
It runs a compact 1h 11m.
Synopsis
A terrifyingly realistic counter-factual drama-documentary exploring the effects of a devastating cyber-attack on Britain's national electricity grid. Based on meticulous research and real government contingency plans, Blackout combines real and fake user-generated footage, CCTV archive and news reports to build a terrifyingly realistic account of Britain being plunged into darkness. What might happen if Britain experienced a nationwide power cut?
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Joe BartonWriter
- Ben ChananWriter
- Ben ChananDirector
- Jon OpstadOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jemima AbeyKaren
- Faraz AyubNeighbour
- Theo Barklem-BiggsKarl
- Michelle BonnardNurse Gabby
- Janie BoothNan
- Scarlett BrookesChloe
- Josh CasswellDean
- Jordan DawesDr. Peter Hines
- Kirsty DillonLorrie
- Richard GrahamMark
- Maisie AbrahamStevie
- Komal AminStudent Blogger
Stills
Themes
power outagedocudramafound footage