Broadcast Signal Intrusion
Broadcast Signal Intrusion

Broadcast Signal Intrusion

2021Movie104 minEnglish

In the late 90s, a video archivist unearths a series of sinister pirate broadcasts and becomes obsessed with uncovering the dark conspiracy behind them.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users75%
Director: Jacob GentryGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1999, a video archivist becomes obsessed with a series of disturbing broadcasts that interrupt television signals. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous conspiracy that blurs the lines between reality and the signals he's investigating. The unsettling nature of the intrusions and their potential connection to a missing person case fuel his descent into paranoia and obsession. He races against time to uncover the truth before the signals consume him entirely.

Critical Reception

Broadcast Signal Intrusion garnered attention for its unique premise and atmospheric tension, though its narrative structure and resolution received mixed reactions. Critics praised its originality and ability to create a sense of unease, with many highlighting the performances of its lead actors. However, some found the film's plot to be convoluted or underdeveloped, leading to a polarizing reception among both critics and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and unsettling premise.
  • The film effectively taps into a specific, eerie brand of technological dread.
  • Some critics found the plot to be overly abstract or difficult to follow.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique and suspenseful approach to horror, with many finding the concept of broadcast signal intrusions genuinely unsettling. However, some viewers expressed that the story became too confusing or lacked a satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Jacob Gentry, also directed the acclaimed horror film 'The Signal' (2007), which shares a thematic interest in fractured realities and technological disturbances.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Why they didn't do Max Headroom, I don't know. To update it a few years and set it in the 90s instead of the 80s? It's not bad through, it's moody, the lighting works really well. They did a good job of making it look like a 90s indie h...