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The Signal (2007)

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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.

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Cast

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Rod (as Sahr)
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Matthew Stanton ...
Jerry (as Matt Stanton)
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Janice
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Christopher Thomas ...
Ken
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Laura
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Jim Parsons (as Chadrian McKnight)
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Sightless Woman
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Screaming Man (as Dave Bruckner)
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Screaming Man
John Clifton ...
Maintenance Man
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Storyline

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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Transmission Spreading See more »


Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, pervasive language and brief nudity | See all certifications »

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4 July 2008 (Italy)  »

Also Known As:

Signal  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$50,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$144,836 (USA) (22 February 2008)

Gross:

$597,420 (USA) (11 July 2014)
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1.78 : 1
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Trivia

Anessa Ramsey ran in place as well as did both jumping jacks and handstand push-ups in order to look genuinely tired in the first act. 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 »

Connections

Referenced in El Reviewer Random: Halloween Special 2012 (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

Into the Light
Written by Yoav Goren & Jeffrey Faymen (as Jeffrey Fayman)
Courtesy of Immediate Music LLC.
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User Reviews

 
Subtle, But Great! It Is A Hidden Gem.
7 May 2012 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Is it an original idea? No. But in this day and age how often do we see an original idea. Everything made these days is a remake or a mesh of various films or characters. Maybe I've seen to many movies. But when I watch new movies now, I can't help but trace the plot or situation back to another movie. That being said. I enjoyed watching this movie. I never questioned the characters or there motives. They had purpose, even though it was lunacy. And of course it's not your typical ending, but that's what I loved about it. Who wants to watch the same cookie cutter endings? I'm tired of the norm. This movie made an effort and I was entertained.


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