The Signal (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, The Signal is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by David Bruckner, running about 103 minutes. “Do you have the crazy?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Signal stars Anessa Ramsey as Mya Denton, Justin Welborn as Ben Capstone, AJ Bowen as Lewis Denton and Scott Poythress as Clark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Signal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $249.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Signal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Signal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Signal (2008)?
- In US, The Signal is available to stream on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Signal worth watching?
- The Signal holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Signal?
- The Signal stars Anessa Ramsey, Justin Welborn, AJ Bowen, Scott Poythress and Sahr Ngaujah.
- When was The Signal released?
- The Signal was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.