The Signal
2014 · 97 min · Director: William Eubank
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
On a road trip, Nic and two friends are drawn to an isolated area by a computer genius. When everything suddenly goes dark, Nic regains consciousness - only to find himself in a waking nightmare.
Emotional fingerprint
The Signal (2014) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Confusion 30%, Anxiety 25%, Curiosity 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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AI estimate
Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Confusion, Anxiety, Curiosity. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Confusion, Anxiety and Curiosity. Its IMDb rating of 6.0/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 61/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Fear
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Fear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | 25 % | 13 % | 23 % | 2 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Curiosity | 38 % | 23 % | 38 % | 4 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 30 % | 40 % | 6 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Sadness | 57 % | 43 % | 39 % | 20 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Tension | 68 % | 58 % | 53 % | 40 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Curiosity | 70 % | 63 % | 65 % | 44 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Curiosity | 70 % | 65 % | 65 % | 43 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Tension | 72 % | 70 % | 61 % | 48 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Tension | 75 % | 74 % | 54 % | 53 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Tension | 80 % | 76 % | 46 % | 60 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Disturbing | 79 % | 75 % | 49 % | 60 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Tension | 73 % | 71 % | 48 % | 51 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Tension | 70 % | 68 % | 46 % | 45 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Curiosity | 71 % | 65 % | 53 % | 44 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 73 % | 68 % | 55 % | 48 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Curiosity | 77 % | 74 % | 49 % | 54 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 84 % | 81 % | 30 % | 65 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Tension | 85 % | 79 % | 33 % | 64 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Curiosity | 82 % | 70 % | 58 % | 50 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
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Details
- Directed by
- William Eubank
- Written by
- William Eubank, David Frigerio, Carlyle Eubank
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2014
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Confusion
- Data updated
Where to watch
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