Broadcast Signal Intrusion

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Broadcast Signal Intrusion

2021

1h 44m

Horror

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

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)

03/27/2022

2/5

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.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

03/25/2022

2/5

The ending, especially, is hugely disappointing, even moronic.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

03/22/2022

3/5

[An] unsettling paranoia thriller...

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Jorge Loser

Espinof

Jan 6

4/5

…There is a relevant element about surveillance and the loss of privacy that resonates with a generation that has grown up in the digital age. [Full review in Spanish]

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Kyle Logan

Castle of Chills

07/11/2024

Broadcast Signal Intrusion is an exciting mix of genres and ideas that sucks you into its compelling mystery

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

08/26/2023

2.5/5

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.

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Dustin S

@NicaraguaR 6d

Apparently I’m in the minority but I thought this was fantastic. It’s a little 8mm-adjacent. Really well done and looked amazing, the director is great. The lead, Harry Shum, no clue what else he was in but this is an actor you see and you immediately like, for whatever reason. I am going to look up all his stuff and the directors. I’m not quite sure why there were so many negative responses to this film, sure it’s a little vague here and there but I think most great thrillers are. Anyway, I loved it.

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Nina E

10/08/2023

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.

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Ted B

@Movieaddicted 08/16/2023

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

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Jeffrey B

04/22/2023

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.

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01/01/2023

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.

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jonah a

10/11/2022

Really well done and well acted, but the ending left me very confused as to what I watched.

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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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