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The Signal (2007) -- This is the U.S. theatrical trailer for The Signal, directed by David Bruckner.
The Signal (2007) -- Clip: Are you mad at me for killing your friend?
The Signal (2007) -- A horror film told in three parts from three perspectives, in which a mysterious transmission which invades every cell phone, radio and TV, turning people into killers.
The Signal (2007) -- A horror film told in three parts from three perspectives, in which a mysterious transmission which invades every cell phone, radio and TV, turning people into killers.
The Signal (2007) -- A horror film told in three parts from three perspectives, in which a mysterious transmission which invades every cell phone, radio and TV, turning people into killers.

Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   7,099 votes
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Writers:
David Bruckner (screenplay) &
Jacob Gentry (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
4 July 2008 (Italy) more
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Tagline:
Do you have the crazy? more
Plot:
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. | full synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
A Low Budget Visionary MASTERPIECE!!! more (80 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Anessa Ramsey ... Mya Denton
Sahr Ngaujah ... Rod (as Sahr)

AJ Bowen ... Lewis Denton
Matthew Stanton ... Jerry (as Matt Stanton)
Suehyla El-Attar ... Janice

Justin Welborn ... Ben Capstone

Cheri Christian ... Anna

Scott Poythress ... Clark

Christopher Thomas ... Ken
Lindsey Garrett ... Laura
Chad McKnight ... Jim Parsons (as Chadrian McKnight)

Claire Bronson ... Sightless Woman
David Bruckner ... Screaming Man (as Dave Bruckner)
Dan Bush ... Screaming Man
John Clifton ... Maintenance Man
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, pervasive language and brief nudity.
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103 min
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1.78 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The opening sequence is an excerpt from "The Hap Hapgood Story," a winning entry in the 48-hour film festival directed by Jacob Gentry. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the beginning of the third part of the film, when Lewis is confronting Ben in the street after Mya has driven away, a shot of Lewis clearly shows Mya's car still parked in its spot behind him. 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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Movie Connections:
References Irréversible (2002) more

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17 out of 29 people found the following comment useful.
A Low Budget Visionary MASTERPIECE!!!, 13 June 2008
10/10
Author: flyroundee from Canada

I rented this flick hearing rumors it was good, damn was that an understatement. This movie was mind-blowing. Being an indie filmmaker myself, I was amazed at the simple creativity, style and thought that went into this gem. Being written and directed by three individuals had me a little skeptical, but it definitely worked in their favour.

First off, the begginning of the film got my attention right off the bat, It was quick, stylish and bold. The following first sequence was just as striking. It moved with lightening pace and with intensity. The middle section added some great dead-pan humour, that I found myself laughing out loud at, then literally jumping back into suspense and intensity. The last third of the film, rounded the story out in a realistic and grim style, that also stood out on it's own. I didn't want this movie to end.

The characters were very well developed throughout the story, and added to the humour and chills, slipping seamlessly from humorous situations, to the insane and horrific. The fx were excellent and not over used.

Overall, I'd have to say the story, though conceived before in other ways, worked soo damn well here because of the way it was brought about by the directors. Kudos to the filmmakers for a very sic, groundbreaking and inspiring piece of work.

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