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Author: Generality

Jun 5th 2014 at 10:17:13 AM

* In the film ''Film/TheLordOfTheRings: The Fellowship of the Ring'', when Gandalf intimidates Bilbo to convince him to leave the Ring behind, the room darkens and his voice gains a menacing reverberation. He also seems to grow, though he may simply be standing up from a slouch.
--> "'''Bilbo Baggins, do not take me for some conjurer of cheap tricks!'''"
** A similar effect happens during the Council of Elrond when Gandalf breaks up the squabble by reciting the ring couplet in BlackSpeech, though as this scene is outside, the darkening is less noticeable.

* In the ''Series/DoctorWho'' episode "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E6TheBellsOfSaintJohn The Bells of Saint John]]", the bad guys, who [[EverythingIsOnline can hack anything]], plunge all of London into a blackout, except for the street that the Doctor and Clara are on. After a moment of confusion, the Doctor realises this is to provide an easy target for the oncoming plane that has also been hacked.
* In ''Series/{{Jekyll}}'', the eponymous SuperpoweredEvilSide draws from nearby electrical sources to power his transformation. As such, when Dr. Jackman's in a room and the lights flicker and go dark, it's a sign that the psychopath is about to show himself.