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The Signal

2007Movie1 h 43 minR

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A terrifying, tense horror movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

Do you have the crazy?

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.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror
  • Anthology Film
  • Non-linear Narrative
  • Mind Control
  • Technological Breakdown
  • Grotesque Violence
  • Disturbing Imagery
  • Nightmare Logic
  • Bleak Societal Commentary

Cast

Crew

Music by
Ben Lovett

Everyone

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Facts

July 13, 2007 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
July 13, 2007
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50,000
Box office
$249,905
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Signal?"

Questions about The Signal

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Signal?

In the United States, The Signal streams on Prime, Philo, Magnolia Selects, and Monsters and Nightmares, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Signal worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 63).

Will The Signal scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Signal?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.