Review of The Signal (2007) by Brandon B — 19 Nov 2008
I give it props just for the fact that the writer/directors were able to make a pretty decent action/horror film with a notably low budget. It's not the best written or directed film I've seen in any manner, but its got a dark quirky style that's entertaining enough to let its flaws slide for time being.
It's an interesting take on the new "techno-phobia" genre in horror. (What?!?! A techno horror movie that isn't from Japan with disturbing little girls in it!?!?") The main problem is that there are three different directors, which although its interesting it leads to the movie being unbalanced.
Some of the sections of the movie are much better directed than others (the ending is pretty weak.) So whether its a writing issue or a directing issue there are some things that definitely need to be tweaked, the incoherent opening and an ending which is far more complex than it needs to be.
In the end I think most viewers that after giving it some thought will find that ultimately the movie is entertaining whether leaves them completely satisfied or not.
This review of The Signal (2007) was written by Brandon B on 19 Nov 2008.
The Signal has generally received mixed reviews.
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