The Transmission
The Transmission

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The Transmission

2012
Movie
7 min
English

While a storm rages outside and Henry drinks his bottle of absinthe, he receives a television transmission - from his dead wife.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users35%
Director: Marc ForsterGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple, Damon and Nora, are devastated when their three children are abducted. Damon, desperate to get his family back, becomes involved with a mysterious organization that claims to be able to help him retrieve his children through a supernatural means. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark secret about the organization and the true nature of the transmission.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on supernatural elements as major weaknesses. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film confusing and unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's plot is overly complicated and difficult to follow.

  • Characters are underdeveloped, making it hard for viewers to connect with their plight.

  • The supernatural elements feel tacked on and do not serve the narrative effectively.

Google audience: Audiences found 'The Transmission' to be a confusing and disappointing thriller, criticizing its lack of clarity and weak character development. Many felt the film failed to deliver on its premise, leaving viewers frustrated.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Humanonic' and underwent several script rewrites and production delays before its release as 'The Transmission'.

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