Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "lights-suddenly-go-out"

1. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

R | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.

Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine

Votes: 1,555,655 | Gross: $130.74M

2. Poltergeist (1982)

PG | 114 min | Horror, Thriller

A family's home is haunted by a host of demonic ghosts.

Director: Tobe Hooper | Stars: JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight

Votes: 180,331 | Gross: $76.61M

3. Jeepers Creepers (2001)

R | 90 min | Horror, Mystery

A brother and sister driving home through isolated countryside for spring break encounter a flesh-eating creature which is in the midst of its ritualistic eating spree.

Director: Victor Salva | Stars: Gina Philips, Justin Long, Jonathan Breck, Patricia Belcher

Votes: 143,269 | Gross: $37.90M

4. Lights Out (II) (2016)

PG-13 | 81 min | Horror, Mystery

Rebecca must unlock the terror behind her little brother's experiences that once tested her sanity, bringing her face to face with a supernatural spirit attached to their mother.

Director: David F. Sandberg | Stars: Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Maria Bello, Billy Burke

Votes: 142,910 | Gross: $67.27M

5. Safe House (2012)

R | 115 min | Action, Thriller

A young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge.

Director: Daniel Espinosa | Stars: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick, Vera Farmiga

Votes: 236,305 | Gross: $126.37M

6. The Possession of Hannah Grace (2018)

R | 86 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

When a cop who is just out of rehab takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue, she faces a series of bizarre, violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses.

Director: Diederik Van Rooijen | Stars: Shay Mitchell, Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson, Nick Thune

Votes: 26,129 | Gross: $14.84M

7. Silver Bullet (1985)

R | 95 min | Horror

In a small town, brutal killings start to plague the close knit community. Marty Coslaw, a paraplegic boy, is convinced the murders are the doings of a werewolf.

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Corey Haim, Megan Follows

Votes: 31,663 | Gross: $5.40M

8. Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

R | 87 min | Horror, Thriller

Six years after Michael Myers last terrorized Haddonfield, he returns there in pursuit of his niece, Jamie Lloyd, who has escaped with her newborn child, for which Michael and a mysterious cult have sinister plans.

Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Donald Pleasence, Paul Rudd, Marianne Hagan, Mitchell Ryan

Votes: 42,198 | Gross: $15.12M

9. He's Out There (2018)

R | 89 min | Horror, Thriller

On vacation at a remote lake house, a mother and her two young daughters must fight for survival after falling into a terrifying and bizarre nightmare conceived by a psychopath.

Director: Dennis Iliadis | Stars: Yvonne Strahovski, Anna Pniowsky, Abigail Pniowsky, Ryan McDonald

Votes: 9,549

10. Dead of Night (1945)

Approved | 77 min | Drama, Horror

Guests invited to a weekend in the country share their supernatural stories, beginning with Walter Craig, who senses impending doom as his half-remembered recurring dream turns into reality.

Directors: Alberto Cavalcanti, Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden, Robert Hamer | Stars: Mervyn Johns, Michael Redgrave, Roland Culver, Mary Merrall

Votes: 14,276

11. Sorority House Massacre (1986)

R | 74 min | Horror

A female college student who recently moved into a sorority is hunted by an escaped psychotic killer who shares a strange telepathic link with her.

Director: Carol Frank | Stars: Angela O'Neill, Wendy Martel, Pamela Ross, Nicole Rio

Votes: 3,954

12. Little Voice (1998)

R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.

Director: Mark Herman | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor

Votes: 17,203 | Gross: $4.60M

13. The Hearse (1980)

PG | 99 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

A schoolteacher moves into her deceased aunt's home in a small town, only to find herself plagued by supernatural occurrences and unexplained hostility from the local townspeople connected to her aunt's past.

Director: George Bowers | Stars: Trish Van Devere, Joseph Cotten, David Gautreaux, Donald Hotton

Votes: 2,384

14. Road to Christmas (2018 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A TV producer is producing a Christmas Special for the 5th year but she is then told to co-produce it with the host's son. Initially, she's not too happy about it but - Christmas brings friends and families together.

Director: Allan Harmon | Stars: Jessy Schram, Teryl Rothery, Matreya Scarrwener, Chad Michael Murray

Votes: 2,273

15. Committed (2011 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 85 min | Thriller

Celeste Dupont arrives to a mental institution as a doctor but after a while she is informed that she is another patient there.

Director: Norma Bailey | Stars: Andrea Roth, Richard Burgi, Peter MacNeill, Linda Thorson

Votes: 369

16. Halloween Party (2019)

TV-14 | 92 min | Horror

A college student unwittingly releases terrifying entities from her school's past via a Halloween themed computer meme.

Director: Jay Dahl | Stars: Amy Groening, T. Thomason, Marietta Laan, Shelley Thompson

Votes: 1,408

17. Black Pumpkin (2018)

91 min | Horror

On October 31st, two preteens in a small town accidentally awaken an evil that has lain dormant for decades. They are forced to survive through a terrifying Halloween night of cat-and-mouse, from the monster known as "Bloody Bobby."

Director: Ryan McGonagle | Stars: Ellie Patrikios, Matt Rife, Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick, Dogen Eyeler

Votes: 536

18. The Telephone (1988)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama

A crazy out of work actress, Vashti Blue, spends all her time in her small apartment with her pet owl and her telephone, which she uses to try and solve all her problems with life.

Director: Rip Torn | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Severn Darden, Amy Wright, Elliott Gould

Votes: 1,152 | Gross: $0.10M

19. 10/31 (2017)

93 min | Horror

This is an anthology film consisting of 5 horror tales from 5 different writers.

Directors: Brett DeJager, Rocky Gray, Zane Hershberger, John William Holt, Hunter Johnson, Justin M. Seaman | Stars: Jennifer Nangle, Aliese Kuhm, Alexandria Kuhn, Cindy Maples

Votes: 630

20. Strange Events (2014– )

78 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

In a world where monsters, ghosts and other dreadful creatures are a reality, nightmares can come true. And they will. An anthology that delves into the paranormal, the bizarre and the downright insane. No place is safe.

Stars: Kyle Kankonde, Rachel Winters, Corey Scott Rutledge, Katrina Ann Volonnino

Votes: 678

21. House of Purgatory (2016)

75 min | Horror, Thriller

Four teenagers go looking for a legendary haunted house that gives you money back for every floor you can complete. Once finding it, they realize the house is much more terrifying than a ... See full summary »

Director: Tyler Christensen | Stars: Torey Adkins, Laura Coover, Marika Engelhardt, Brad Fry

Votes: 750

22. Will You Merry Me? (2008 TV Movie)

PG | 89 min | Comedy, Romance

Rebecca and Hank are ready to marry, and must now meet each others families who couldn't be more different. Set during two important religious holidays, the couple must go through the anxiety-filled process of meeting the in-laws.

Director: Nisha Ganatra | Stars: Wendie Malick, Cynthia Stevenson, Vikki Krinsky, Tommy Lioutas

Votes: 821

23. Gracie! (2009 TV Movie)

77 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

In 1939 Gracie Fields, the 'Queen of Hearts', is at the height of her success as a singer and actress and the whole nation seems to wish her a speedy recovery from cervical cancer. When ... See full summary »

Director: Brian Percival | Stars: Jane Horrocks, Tom Hollander, Ellie Haddington, Tony Haygarth

Votes: 206

24. Herobrine (2014)

10 min | Short, Horror

One day a boy played Minecraft. But he saw something. It was a strange mob. He went to sleep. And then, in the darkness, was something with white eyes.

Director: Roberto Zmiric | Star: Jacopo Spagnnioleti

Votes: 55

25. Train to Alcatraz (1948)

Approved | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A group of prisoners being transported by train to Alcatraz prison plot an escape.

Director: Philip Ford | Stars: Don 'Red' Barry, Janet Martin, William Phipps, Roy Barcroft

Votes: 70

26. Ready Or Not (2017)

18 min | Short, Drama, Horror

Maya, a seven-year-old girl, and her babysitter, Ashton, are alone at home, trying to make the best of Halloween night. But all of that changes when an unexpected trick-or-treater arrives ... See full summary »

Director: Kai Patterson | Stars: Grant Lee, Julia Schuck, Jovi Silver, Christopher Stringer

27. 210 Halloween Spook Stories (2015)

8 min | Short, Comedy, Horror

Some friends are in the house of one of them to play games when all of a sudden the lights go out so they profit the moment to tell some scary stories with funny endings.

Director: Peter Adrian Sudarso | Stars: Yoshi Sudarso, Peter Adrian Sudarso, Booboo Stewart, Bethany Struble

Votes: 12

28. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (2002)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Jack discovers a top secret detention center houses someone from his past. Tony takes Teri back to CTU as Kim finds herself in jail. Andre Drazen and his soldiers raid the detention center.

Director: Stephen Hopkins | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Leslie Hope, Sarah Clarke, Elisha Cuthbert

Votes: 1,771

29. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Fight or Flight (2002)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

Virginia's murder investigation begins. Karen suspects the mounting number of allegations against Fenner may be true. Yvonne takes desperate measures with the help of Josh and the two Julies.

Director: Jo Johnson | Stars: Claire King, Owen Oakeshott, Graham Turner, Jack Ellis

Votes: 41

30. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: Diane's Nightmare (1985)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Diane dreams that "Andy Andy" has escaped form a mental institution and is coming to kill her. But when she wakes from her nightmare, "Andy Andy" shows up at the bar to ask a favor.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 637

31. Dawson's Creek (1998–2003)
Episode: The Scare (1998)

TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Romance

In honor of Friday the 13th, both the film and the date, Dawson plays practical jokes against everyone while he plans a séance for the gang to look up ghosts, until they are all spooked by ... See full summary »

Director: Rodman Flender | Stars: James Van Der Beek, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes

Votes: 520

32. Sweet Valley High (1994–1998)
Episode: The Curse of Lawrence Manson (1994)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

It's Halloween and time for all things spooky. BRUCE challenges the gang to spend the night at Sweet Valley High. Legend has it that a kid died there some years ago. The gang goes to the ... See full summary »

Director: Marc Lawrence | Stars: Brittany Daniel, Cynthia Daniel, Amarilis, Ryan Bittle

Votes: 15

33. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Turkey Bowl (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Cheryl is left alone to cook Thanksgiving dinner while Jim and Andy go bowling for a charity event. Worse, Jim invited friends to Thanksgiving dinner without telling Cheryl and while Jim is still bowling.

Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 210

34. Chicken Girls (2017– )
Episode: Three Knocks (2019)

TV-G | 15 min | Drama, Romance

It's a special spooky Halloween edition of Chicken Girls! Astrid tells a scary story that sends shivers down everyone's spines. But when the story gets a little too real, so does the drama.

Director: Chris Nguyen Campbell | Stars: Jules LeBlanc, Hayley LeBlanc, Diezel Braxton, Brooke Elizabeth Butler

35. My Name Is Earl (2005–2009)
Episode: Darnell Outed: Part 1 (2009)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Earl tries to get Joy a spot on a reality show starring Erik Estrada. However, he only causes great embarrassment, and accidentally gets Darnell's Witness Protection location revealed.

Director: Eyal Gordin | Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez

Votes: 478

36. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode: Fly (2010)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

There is a fly loose in the lab. Walt and Jesse must do whatever they can to kill it before it contaminates the meth.

Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris

Votes: 42,362

37. Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode: The Blind Banker (2010)

TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Mysterious symbols and murders are showing up all over London, leading Sherlock and John to a secret Chinese crime syndicate called Black Lotus.

Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Zoe Telford

Votes: 28,986

38. The Cape (2011)
Episode: Razer (2011)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama

Concerned about the protection of his gang's city territory, Scales makes a controversial pact with Fleming and plans to bring a dangerous villain, Razer, to the city. Vince intercepts ... See full summary »

Director: David Straiton | Stars: David Lyons, Keith David, Summer Glau, James Frain

Votes: 103

39. Billy Webb's Amazing Story (1991– )
Episode: Part One (1991)

Comedy, Drama, Family

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Director: John Smith | Stars: Scott Riley, Gil Brailey, Raymond Butcher, Bella Emberg

40. Britain's Got More Talent (2007– )
Episode: Episode #9.2 (2015)

Documentary, Comedy, Family

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Stars: Stephen Mulhern, Ashleigh & Pudsey, Boyband, Midnight Circus

41. Pure Bible Study (2009– )
Episode: Second Peter 1: The Divine Nature (2009)

34 min

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Star: Michael Hoggard

42. Night and the Doctor (2011)
Episode: Up All Night (2011)

2 min | Short, Sci-Fi

Craig worries about the responsibilities of fatherhood while his wife attempts to assure him that everything will be alright.

Stars: James Corden, Daisy Haggard

Votes: 86

43. Doctors (2000–2024)
Episode: House of Hammered Horrors (2015)

Drama

It's Halloween, and Karen and Rob get next door's kids dumped on them. Al tries to cheer Emma up, who's alone clearing up Howard's things. Sid and Ayesha go to a fancy dress party.

Director: Richard Signy | Stars: Dido Miles, Ian Midlane, Jan Pearson, Chris Walker

44. Channel Zero (2016–2018)
Episode: All You Ghost Mice (2018)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Alice has a terrifying encounter in an abandoned hospital; Luke, Louise and Nathan play cat-and-mouse with Robert Peach.

Director: Arkasha Stevenson | Stars: Rutger Hauer, Holland Roden, Olivia Luccardi, Krisha Fairchild

Votes: 381