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Broadcast Signal Intrusion

2021·Movie
1h 44min
IMDb5.4Metacritic–6.2Rotten Tomatoes68%41%

Where to watch

PrimeParamount+The RokuKanopyHoopla

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Broadcast Signal Intrusion fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Wonder4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

Follow the tapes.

In the late 90s, a video archivist unearths a series of sinister pirate broadcasts and becomes obsessed with uncovering the dark conspiracy behind them.
Conspiracy ThrillerEerie MysteryPsychological HorrorFound Footage AestheticObsessive QuestLate 90s SettingUnsettling AtmosphereSound-Driven Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Jacob Gentry, Anthony E. Cabral
Written by:
Tim Woodall, Phil Drinkwater
Produced by:
Harry Shum Jr., Malik B. Ali, Stephanie Holbrook
Composed by:
Rob Davis, Benjamin Balcom, Ben Lovett

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Broadcast Signal Intrusion

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Where can I stream Broadcast Signal Intrusion legally?

PrimeParamount+The RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVScreambox

Broadcast Signal Intrusion is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Broadcast Signal Intrusion worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 68%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Broadcast Signal Intrusion rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Broadcast Signal Intrusion?

1 h 44 min

Broadcast Signal Intrusion runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Broadcast Signal Intrusion?

Critics68
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Broadcast Signal Intrusion higher (68) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Broadcast Signal Intrusion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Broadcast Signal Intrusion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Broadcast Signal Intrusion in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Broadcast Signal Intrusion use?

It Amused MeShow Within a ShowCrystal Clear PictureAnachronism StewAnalog HorrorVery Loosely Based on a True StoryWe Interrupt This ProgramRiddle for the AgesGovernment ConspiracyChaste HeroGainax Ending

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Broadcast Signal Intrusion, including It Amused Me, Show Within a Show, Crystal Clear Picture.