The Signal

The Signal

R U Agitated?

Directed by William Eubank

Produced by Signal Film Group, Low Spark Films

201497 min6.0 / 10

A disorienting sci-fi thriller that traps its protagonist in an increasingly nightmarish reality, blending paranoia and existential dread with questions about the nature of consciousness.

On a road trip, Nic and two friends are drawn to an isolated area by a computer genius. When everything suddenly goes dark, Nic regains consciousness – only to find himself in a waking nightmare.

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  • Is The Signal scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.

  • Is The Signal easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is The Signal one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 85% of films.

  • Does The Signal end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Signal sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Signal violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Rarity21

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Love22

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