Dark Signal
Dark Signal

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Dark Signal

2016
Movie
98 min
English

The spirit of a murdered girl returns with a message. Now a stranded woman must team up with the staff of a local station to solve the mystery of her death.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Justin EdgarGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers become the target of a vengeful spirit after they mock a radio DJ's late-night show dedicated to paranormal phenomena. As the spirit's torment escalates through their phones and online interactions, the friends must uncover the truth behind the haunting before they become its next victims. The supernatural entity appears to be linked to a tragic event from the past, and its motives are far from simple.

Critical Reception

Dark Signal received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some acknowledging its attempts at atmospheric horror and supernatural suspense, while others found its execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with praise often directed at specific scares and the premise, but criticism leveled at pacing and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film effectively builds tension with its supernatural premise and reliance on modern technology for scares.

  • Some critics noted that while the concept is intriguing, the execution and character depth fall short of its potential.

  • The scares are occasionally effective, but the overall narrative and pacing can be inconsistent.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available or consistently documented for this film.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of a ghost haunting people through their phones and online presence reflects anxieties about technology and the supernatural in the 21st century.

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