Pulse (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1988, Pulse is a horror and science fiction film directed by Paul Golding, running about 95 minutes. “The ultimate shocker.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An intelligent pulse of electricity moves from house to house, terrorizing occupants through their own appliances. Having already destroyed one household in a quiet neighborhood, the pulse finds itself in the home of a boy and his divorced father.
Who’s in it. Pulse stars Cliff DeYoung as Bill Rockland, Roxanne Hart as Ellen Rockland, Joey Lawrence as David Rockland and Matthew Lawrence as Stevie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Pulse has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $40.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core 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 Pulse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pulse tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pulse (1988)?
- In US, Pulse is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core 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 Pulse worth watching?
- Pulse holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pulse?
- Pulse stars Cliff DeYoung, Roxanne Hart, Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence and Charles Tyner.
- When was Pulse released?
- Pulse was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.