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The Signal

The Signal

Do you have the crazy?

20075.91h 43m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jacob Gentry
Written by Jacob Gentry, David Bruckner, Dan Bush
Produced by Alexander Motlagh, Jacob Gentry
Box OfficeBudget: $50KRevenue: $250K

Top Cast

Anessa Ramsey

Anessa Ramsey

Mya Denton

Justin Welborn

Justin Welborn

Ben Capstone

AJ Bowen

AJ Bowen

Lewis Denton

Scott Poythress

Scott Poythress

Clark

Sahr Ngaujah

Sahr Ngaujah

Rod

Lindsey Garrett

Lindsey Garrett

Laura

Chad McKnight

Chad McKnight

Jim Parsons

C

Christopher Thomas

Ken

M

Matthew Stanton

Jerry

Suehyla El-Attar Young

Suehyla El-Attar Young

Janice

About The Signal

The Signal is a horror, science fiction, thriller film released in 2007. Directed by Jacob Gentry, it stars Anessa Ramsey, Justin Welborn, AJ Bowen. 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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