The Signal
2007
Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller
The Signal
2007
Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Plot summary
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.
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A Low Budget Visionary MASTERPIECE!!!
I rented this flick hearing rumors it was good, damn was that an understatement. This movie was mind-blowing. Being an indie filmmaker myself, I was amazed at the simple creativity, style and thought that went into this gem. Being written and directed by three individuals had me a little skeptical, but it definitely worked in their favour.
First off, the begginning of the film got my attention right off the bat, It was quick, stylish and bold. The following first sequence was just as striking. It moved with lightening pace and with intensity. The middle section added some great dead-pan humour, that I found myself laughing out loud at, then literally jumping back into suspense and intensity. The last third of the film, rounded the story out in a realistic and grim style, that also stood out on it's own. I didn't want this movie to end.
The characters were very well developed throughout the story, and added to the humour and chills, slipping seamlessly from humorous situations, to the insane and horrific. The fx were excellent and not over used.
Overall, I'd have to say the story, though conceived before in other ways, worked soo damn well here because of the way it was brought about by the directors. Kudos to the filmmakers for a very sic, groundbreaking and inspiring piece of work.
flick full with twist and turns and dark humor and gore
It took me 5 years to come across this flick. I have seen it and i must say that I liked it. It starts of in pure slasher style and you do not know what is going on. But I thought something was wrong with the DVD. I wont spoil what but after a while you will get it.
Once the flick really starts you will have 3 parts, or transmissions. The first and the last were for me the best part. The second part moves a bit away from the horror and turns into dark comedy. But still it do contains cruelty and gore.
It's that kind of flick you have to watch closely because so much is going on. You will have flash backs towards scene's and seen in from other views of characters. The acting was above average and the way it was directed I liked also. The actors aren't big names but again it's shown here that rather unknowns can deliver a good flick although Justin Welborn (Ben Capstone) isn't uncommon for the horror buffs, you can see him in Dance Of The Dead (2008), The Final Destination (2009), The Crazies (2010). AJ Bowen (Lewis) was seen in the cult hit The House Of The Devil (2009).
It isn't a flick for every horror fan but if you can take weird horrors with some dark comedy and nasty (gory) shots then this is for you. And for the Kleenex boys and girls, Ben Capstone goes full nude but seen on his back and Anessa Ramsey (Mya) comes out of bed with her bra on but without knickers.
Gore 2,5/5 Nudity 0,5/5 Effects 3/5 Story 4/5 Comedy 2/5






