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The Signal (2007) 6.1
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6.1/10 from 13,785 users
Metascore: 63/100
Reviews: 110 user | 135 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com A horror film told in three parts, from three perspectives, in which a mysterious transmission that turns people into killers invades every cell phone, radio, and television. |
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| Anessa Ramsey | ... | ||
| Sahr Ngaujah | ... |
Rod
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| AJ Bowen | ... | ||
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Matthew Stanton | ... |
Jerry
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| Suehyla El-Attar | ... |
Janice
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| Justin Welborn | ... | ||
| Cheri Christian | ... | ||
| Scott Poythress | ... | ||
| Christopher Thomas | ... |
Ken
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Laura
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Jim Parsons
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Sightless Woman
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| David Bruckner | ... |
Screaming Man
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Screaming Man
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John Clifton | ... |
Maintenance Man
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A horror film told in three parts, from three perspectives, in which a mysterious transmission that turns people into killers invades every cell phone, radio, and television.
Plot Keywords:
cell phone | chaos | husband wife relationship | electrocution | infidelity |Taglines:
Future of Horror See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, pervasive language and brief nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 July 2008 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
Signal See more »Box Office
Budget:
$50,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$144,836 (USA) (22 February 2008)Gross:
$249,905 (USA) (14 March 2008)Company Credits
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Ben: What was that? That was strange.
Mya Denton: [in bed] Come back.
Ben: The TV turned itself on.
Mya Denton: [reaching out] Come back.
Ben: Okay.
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Written by Gregor Narholz (as Gregor F. Narholz)
Courtesy of APM Music
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The name of the city in the film is Terminus. The movie was filmed entirely in Atlanta, Georgia which was originally called Terminus when it was settled in 1837. See more »Goofs
When Lewis is chasing after Ben and Clark, he turns a corner and the name on his shirt is backwards, revealing that the film was processed in reverse to change the direction he is walking. Though it could be reasoned that it reflects his mental state. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Ben: What was that? That was strange.
Mya Denton: [in bed] Come back.
Ben: The TV turned itself on.
Mya Denton: [reaching out] Come back.
Ben: Okay.
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Crazy Credits
About 1 minute into the credits, a video effect similar to "the signal" is shown for a few seconds, and then the credits roll on. See more »Soundtracks
"Straight from Hell"Written by Gregor Narholz (as Gregor F. Narholz)
Courtesy of APM Music
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STAR RATING: ***** Saturday Night **** Friday Night *** Friday Morning ** Sunday Night * Monday Morning
This bizarre little horror film that appears to have come out of nowhere seems, judging by it's style and appearance, to be a homage to the grainy 1970s horror flicks from the likes of Dario Argento or other such luminaries. Playing out in various acts (i.e. Act I: Transmission and such...) maybe the feeling isn't so much homage as one of trying to be clever and post ironic, but either way the film has the feeling of a particular type of grainy horror flick.
The driving force seems to be AJ Bowen's possessive husband, tracking his unfaithful spouse (Anessa Ramsey) after being driven mad by a twisted transmission in the tellys, leading to a whole succession of mad plot twists, until saviour (hopefully) arrives in the form of Justin Welborn's more rational bit on the side. There's plenty of blood splattered violence on display, some of it seriously pushing the boundaries, but all done with a noticeable and decent tongue in the cheek that balances it all out. The plot alone is complicated and, yes clever enough that at least two viewings would be a good idea. While this doesn't manage to be a classic of any kind, it more than makes for a rewarding enough horror flick. ***