The Signal
Seen it?2007 | 103 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Spectral, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$250K worldwide on a $50K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Bush, Jacob Gentry, David Bruckner
- Anessa RamseyMya Denton
- Justin WelbornBen Capstone
- AJ BowenLewis Denton
- Scott PoythressClark
- Sahr NgaujahRod
- Lindsey GarrettLaura
- Chad McKnightJim Parsons
- Christopher ThomasKen
- Matthew StantonJerry
- Suehyla El-Attar YoungJanice