The Signal (2014)
A road trip into the unknown becomes a waking nightmare of atmospheric dread and unsettling discoveries.
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.
How intense is The Signal?
The Signal is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What The Signal feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Signal
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Signal for you?
Is The Signal scary?
Only a little. The Signal has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Signal gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Signal sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Signal OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Signal?
The Signal runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream The Signal?
The Signal is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Signal have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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