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Broadcast Signal Intrusion

Play trailer 2:02 Poster for Broadcast Signal Intrusion Released Oct 22, 2021 1h 44m Horror Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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While logging tapes of decades-old TV broadcasts, video archivist James (Harry Shum Jr.) discovers a surreal and disturbing clip that James believes is the product of a mysterious broadcast signal hacking. His discovery takes a sinister turn when he tracks down similar broadcast intrusions that send him on an obsessive mission. Now James must confront two very real possibilities: that the videos may be clues to a crime beyond all comprehension; and that whoever was behind them may be very aware that James is coming uncomfortably close to the truth.
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Broadcast Signal Intrusion struggles to satisfactorily resolve its setup, but for much of its runtime, it offers an intriguing, well-acted diversion for horror fans.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) The rest of the picture – a muddle of loose ends and shapeless paranoia – fails to match the malevolent potency of these video nasties in miniature. Rated: 2/5 Mar 27, 2022 Full Review Kevin Maher Times (UK) The ending, especially, is hugely disappointing, even moronic. Rated: 2/5 Mar 25, 2022 Full Review Leslie Felperin Guardian [An] unsettling paranoia thriller... Rated: 3/5 Mar 22, 2022 Full Review Kyle Logan Castle of Chills Broadcast Signal Intrusion is an exciting mix of genres and ideas that sucks you into its compelling mystery Jul 11, 2024 Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews Starring Harry Shum Jr as a video archivist on a mission, Broadcast Signal Intrusion is a paranoia-fuelled, noir-like sci-fi thriller that doesn't quite know what to do with its irresistible premise. Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 26, 2023 Full Review Dallas King Outtake Mag [the film] keeps the audience in the dark as much as it does its protagonist... The viewer inevitably grows more entangled in James’ investigation, and by extension becomes complicit in his increasingly erratic behaviours. Rated: 3/5 Nov 13, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nina E It is suspenseful and will keep you wondering all the way to the end. It won't answer any questions but it will keep you on edge. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/08/23 Full Review Ted B 3.0 stars; The mystery part was good. But I need to file this movie under the category of just plain weird I guess I'm just not sophisticated enough to get it Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/16/23 Full Review Jeffrey B Another one is these "this is movie is so bad who would make it?" movies that I feel guilty I invested two hours on this. Not even sure how this gets the tomatoes it does may be among worst of all time. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Overall, I had a great time with this film.  The film gets underway with a thrilling and creepy plot quickly, and I found myself hooked and eager to know the truth of all the mysteries.  Pacing is also snappy as it feels like something is always happening on screen.  The fun musical score brings this crime story to life with a neo-noir feel.  However, while being an entertaining thriller, I feel a few issues could bother many, including the odd cuts between scenes and some lines of dialogue that feel poorly delivered.  Ultimately the film's lack of conclusion, especially during the final moments, will leave audiences either baffled or stumped.  When it comes to the core plot, it's brilliant, but not everything is spoon-fed, and this will keep viewers guessing and thinking upon their first watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review jonah a Really well done and well acted, but the ending left me very confused as to what I watched. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/22 Full Review American P If you are watching BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION as a horror / mystery thriller like Silence of the Lambs you will probably be severely disappointed but if you watch is as a story about obsession, about the ability to go mad because of that obsession it may haunt you. For me, the final act was so incredibly vague and open ended that you could explain the movie in literally a dozen ways. In the age of Qanon and the fact that people actually believe in a platform that was made up by bored pranksters out of absolutely nothing, it does make the themes in BSI intriguing. Harry Shum Jr. in the title role as James, a man obsessed with old creepy images that were famously broadcast illegally on TV in 1987 because he is convinced that they have to do with why is wife is missing (and two other missing women back in the 80's / 90's) is amazing and, in fact, all the actors involved are incredibly believable in their roles. The cinematography is expressed often times in a gritty slightly muted way which works so well in amping up the suspense and uneasiness. The direction is great. The issue for me is that the story feels like a puzzle made of 10 different puzzles that all are able to fit together in a haphazard manner so the final result doesn't actually make sense. AND, sadly, if you try to make sense of it you might end up as emotionally hollow as poor James. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/18/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis While logging tapes of decades-old TV broadcasts, video archivist James (Harry Shum Jr.) discovers a surreal and disturbing clip that James believes is the product of a mysterious broadcast signal hacking. His discovery takes a sinister turn when he tracks down similar broadcast intrusions that send him on an obsessive mission. Now James must confront two very real possibilities: that the videos may be clues to a crime beyond all comprehension; and that whoever was behind them may be very aware that James is coming uncomfortably close to the truth.
Director
Jacob Gentry
Producer
Giles Edwards, Nicola Goelzhaeuser, Greg Newman, Brett Hays
Screenwriter
Phil Drinkwater, Tim Woodall
Distributor
Dark Sky Films
Production Co
Queensbury Pictures
Genre
Horror, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 22, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 22, 2021
Runtime
1h 44m
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