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The Signal

2014-03-15 · 97 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · Science Fiction

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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Directors
William Eubank
Production companies
Signal Film Group, Low Spark Films, Automatik Entertainment, Focus Features
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,665,322

Top Cast

Brenton ThwaitesBrenton ThwaitesNic Eastman
Olivia CookeOlivia CookeHaley Peterson
Beau KnappBeau KnappJonah Breck
Laurence FishburneLaurence FishburneDr. Wallace Damon
Robert LongstreetRobert LongstreetJames
Lin ShayeLin ShayeMirabelle
Jeffrey GroverJeffrey GroverGas Station Clerk
Patrick DavidsonBoy Playing Claw Game
Roy KennyHazmat 1
Timothy HolmesHazmat 2
Ricardo CamposHazmat 3
Drew SykesHazmat 4

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