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The Signal

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
22K
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Justin Welborn and Anessa Ramsey in The Signal (2007)
This is the U.S. theatrical trailer for The Signal, directed by David Bruckner.
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
22K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • David Bruckner
    • Dan Bush
    • Jacob Gentry
  • Writers
    • David Bruckner(screenplay)
    • Jacob Gentry(screenplay)
    • Dan Bush(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anessa Ramsey
    • Justin Welborn
    • Scott Poythress
  • Directors
    • David Bruckner
    • Dan Bush
    • Jacob Gentry
  • Writers
    • David Bruckner(screenplay)
    • Jacob Gentry(screenplay)
    • Dan Bush(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anessa Ramsey
    • Justin Welborn
    • Scott Poythress
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 140User reviews
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Justin Welborn in The Signal (2007)
    Justin Welborn in The Signal (2007)
    Anessa Ramsey in The Signal (2007)
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    Scott Poythress and AJ Bowen in The Signal (2007)
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    Justin Welborn and Scott Poythress in The Signal (2007)
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    Anessa Ramsey
    Anessa Ramsey
    • Mya Denton
    Justin Welborn
    Justin Welborn
    • Ben Capstone
    Scott Poythress
    Scott Poythress
    • Clark
    Sahr Ngaujah
    Sahr Ngaujah
    • Rod
    • (as Sahr)
    AJ Bowen
    AJ Bowen
    • Lewis Denton
    Matthew Stanton
    • Jerry
    • (as Matt Stanton)
    Suehyla El-Attar Young
    Suehyla El-Attar Young
    • Janice
    • (as Suehyla El-Attar)
    Cheri Christian
    Cheri Christian
    • Anna
    Christopher Thomas
    • Ken
    Lindsey Garrett
    Lindsey Garrett
    • Laura
    Chad McKnight
    Chad McKnight
    • Jim Parsons
    • (as Chadrian McKnight)
    Claire Bronson
    Claire Bronson
    • Sightless Woman
    David Bruckner
    David Bruckner
    • Screaming Man
    • (as Dave Bruckner)
    Dan Bush
    Dan Bush
    • Screaming Man
    John Clifton
    • Maintenance Man
    Nikki Bingham
    • Deaf Woman
    • (as Nikki Hansen)
    • …
    Ryan Lewis
    Ryan Lewis
    • Screaming Man
    Tracy Martin
    • Angry woman
    • Directors
      • David Bruckner
      • Dan Bush
      • Jacob Gentry
    • Writers
      • David Bruckner(screenplay)
      • Jacob Gentry(screenplay)
      • Dan Bush(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      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.
    • Goofs
      When Mya and Rod flee the building and head to the car you can see the corpse with the yellow blouse breathe and move. However, it is never established that it is a corpse. It could very well be someone dying, but not yet dead.
    • Quotes

      Anna: What if my party guests show up?

      Clark: Anna, I don't know if you know this, but there is some seriously insane shit going on out there right now. People are losing their minds.

      [Clark goes to turn off the TV]

      Clark: There's a bad sector in the electromagnetic spectrum which is causing a rift in logical thinking. Rational behavior has given way to primal... primordial action.

      [Anna sees someone on fire outside]

      Clark: We've reached a critical juncture in the consistency of everyday living. Societal norms are being completely abandoned. Anarchy has replaced etiquette. Chaos is the ruling class of this civilization, so I think coming to a goddamn New Years Eve party is the last thing on people's minds!

      [doorbell rings]

    • 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.
    • Connections
      Referenced in El Reviewer Random: Halloween Special 2012 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Atmosphere
      Written by Ian Curtis (as Ian Kevin Curtis), Peter Hook, Stephen Morris (as Stephen Paul David Morris) & Bernard Sumner
      Published by Universal-Polygram International Publishing, Inc. on behalf of Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
      Performed by Ola Podrida

    User reviews140

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    6/10
    3-part puzzle about paranoia
    Although different from anything in the recent past I've seen, the structure does work a little bit against the movie. It does in the sense, that you do get three short movies, instead of one whole. That itself wouldn't be bad, if the short movies would be more coherent with one another. But as it is, the movies have a different feel (by choice), but also different quality (not by choice of the makers and I don't mean the video quality).

    The middle part is the "funniest", with the other two being more disturbing. But the "mood" change isn't really fitting into the whole thing. Not to mention, that some jokes are just plain stupid. A shame, because the overall thematic (technological horror with social commentary -> TV) is a good one. But for a first-time movie it's still pretty good/impressive.
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    • kosmasp
    • Oct 10, 2007

    FAQ3

    • What is the Signal?
    • Which director handled which segment of the film?
    • Why was everyone trying to kill eachother?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 4, 2008 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Magnolia Pictures (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La señal - The Signal
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • POP Films
      • Shoreline Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $251,150
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $144,836
      • Feb 24, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,040,386
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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