Occasionally, particularly during intense thunderstorms, the electricity supply is briefly interrupted. For most individuals, this is a minor hassle, as they anticipate a swift restoration of power. Even in the case of significant occurrences like ice storms, which can leave people without electricity for several days or even weeks, the lights eventually come back on. However, if the power were to fail and not return for a year or longer, it’s likely that widespread panic would ensue as people realized that something far more serious was at play than a simple power outage. This scenario seems perfect for an apocalyptic film, yet it’s a situation that could genuinely happen.