Summaries

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.

Details

Keywords
  • violence
  • brutality
  • signal
  • television broadcast
  • television signal
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
Release date Jul 3, 2008
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Magnolia Pictures
Language English
Filming locations Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Production companies Shoreline Entertainment POP Films

Box office

Budget $50000
Gross US & Canada $251150
Opening weekend US & Canada $144836
Gross worldwide $1040386

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 43m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

Synopsis

Imagine every cell phone, radio, and television in your city suddenly broadcasting the same mysterious signal over and over. Now imagine these "terminus" transmissions evoking violent, uncontrollable, psychotic chaos from everyone who comes in contact with them.

The Signal invades the minds of everyday citizens living their workaday lives and having their sordid affairs. Suddenly struck by the power of the insidious transmissions, they are compelled to kill or be killed. Complicating matters is a zombielike resistance some characters have to the idea of remaining dead. The story violently explodes, blending bloody gore with psychological satire, for a truly original horror experience. The Atlanta filmmaking team of David Bruckner, Dan Bush, and Jacob Gentry tell the eerie tale in three parts (cleverly called "transmissions"), shifting perspectives to draw out a larger story that explores dark secrets and fears as well as jealousy and betrayal.

Not for the faint of heart, The Signal will nonetheless satisfy those looking for a smart exploration of the power of media to mutate our minds. It is truly inspired independent filmmaking that will stalk viewers from every dark corner while examining the surprising human madness lying deep within.

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