The Signal (2014 film)
| The Signal | |
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 Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | William Eubank |
| Written by | Carlyle Eubank David Frigerio William Eubank |
| Produced by | Brian Kavanaugh-Jones Tyler Davidson |
| Starring | Laurence Fishburne Brenton Thwaites Olivia Cooke Lin Shaye |
| Cinematography | David Lanzenberg |
| Edited by | Brian Berdan |
| Music by | Nima Fakhrara |
Production companies | Automatik Entertainment Low Spark Films |
| Distributed by | Entertainment One Focus Features |
Release dates |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2 Million |
The Signal is a 2014 American science fiction thriller film directed by William Eubank and co-written with Carlyle Eubank, David Frigerio and Sebastian Gutierrez. The film stars Laurence Fishburne, Brenton Thwaites, Olivia Cooke and Lin Shaye. The film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and will be released theatrically in the United States on June 13, 2014.[1]
Plot
Nick and Jonah are MIT freshmen with a passion for hacking. While driving cross-country through Nevada with Nick’s girlfriend, Haley, they follow rival hacker Nomad’s clues to a location 180 miles away. After a terrifying confrontation with Nomad in the middle of the desert, the trio regain consciousness in captivity. Struggling to comprehend the true nature of their confinement, they discover they are part of a plot much larger than themselves. Then they all die in a car crash. Then the screen fades to black. The End
Cast
- Laurence Fishburne as Damon[2]
- Brenton Thwaites as Nick Eastman[2]
- Olivia Cooke as Haley Peterson, Nick's girlfriend[3]
- Lin Shaye as Mirabelle[3]
- Sarah Clarke[3]
- Beau Knapp as Jonah Breck
- Robert Longstreet as James
Production
Laurence Fishburne joined the cast of the sci-fi thriller film The Signal on May 9, 2013.[2]
Filming
The shooting of the film began in May 2013 in New Mexico, filming locations include Albuquerque, Los Lunas and Taos.[3] The New Mexico Film Office also announced the start of filming.[4] On 18 and 19 June crews were filming the scenes on Rio Grande Gorge Bridge.[5]
Music
The musical score for The Signal was composed by Nima Fakhrara.[6] A soundtrack album was released by Varèse Sarabande on June 10, 2014.[7]
Other songs featured in the film include:[8]
- "La villa dei delitti" by Gabriele Bazzi Berneri
- "Tell Me Now" by Generationals
- "Union" by Deptford Goth
- "Piano Piece in A Major" by Mark Gordon
- "Pace, Pace, Mio Dio (From La forza del destino)" by Emilie De Voght
- "I'll Pretend" by Glen Morris
- "Ever Night Lulu" by Johnny Appleseed
- "2.3.5.41 (feat. William Grundler)" by Nima Fakhrara & Free the Robots
Distribution
Marketing
On March 18, 2014, a teaser poster and some photos from the film were released,[9] followed by the first official trailer next day.[10] On March 26, 2014, Focus revealed a new poster for the film.[11] On May 27, "ruagitated.com" was launched.[12]
Theatrical release
Focus Features has set the film for a June 13, 2014 worldwide release.[1]
Reception
The film has earned mixed reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 50% of 24 film critics have given the film a positive review, with a rating average of 5.6 out of 10.[13]
References
- ^ a b "Focus Sets 'The Signal' For Summer". deadline.com. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ^ a b c "Laurence Fishburne Starring In 'The Signal'". variety.com. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Fishburne to begin filming sci-fi 'Signal'". abqjournal.com. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "NM Film Office: 'The Signal,' Starring Laurence Fishburne, to Film in NM". santafe.com. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Film crew descends on Gorge Bridge". taosnews.com. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ "Nima Fakhrara to Score 'The Signal'". Film Music Reporter. December 12, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ "'The Signal' Soundtrack Details". Film Music Reporter. May 14, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ "The Signal (2014) – Song Credits". Soundtrack.net. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (18 March 2014). "Indie Sci-Fi 'The Signal' Trippy Viral Poster & Video + First Look Photos". firstshowing.net. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (19 March 2014). "Must Watch: First Trailer for Fantastic Indie Sci-Fi 'The Signal' Arrives". firstshowing.net. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (26 March 2014). "Focus Features Indie Sci-Fi 'The Signal' Trippy Second Poster Arrives". firstshowing.net. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ Christine (27 May 2014). "Time Suck Tuesday: Check out the new website for 'The Signal'". onlocationvacations.com. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ "The Signal". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
External links
- Official website
- The Signal at IMDb
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- The Signal at Rotten Tomatoes