Synopsis
A horror film told in three parts, from three perspectives, in which a mysterious transmission that turns people into killers invades every cell phone, radio, and television.
Scores
Overall Score
51.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
56.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
40.0%
Review Aggregate
58.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 57% of 68 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, funny, scary. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotfunnyscarystylizedmacabresatiricalgrittysurrealsuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. J. Bowen | 2008 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Anessa Ramsey | 2008 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Justin Welborn | 2008 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score59.0
RT critic review count70
Rotten Tomatoes audience score58.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes22,328
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $251,150 | $365,935 |
| International | 2008 | $150,312 | $219,010 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $401,462 | $584,945 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $185,700 | $270,571 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $759,000 | $1,105,891 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $271,000 | $394,857 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $6,293,000 | $9,169,132 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $13,040,000 | $18,999,760 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $113,018 | $164,671 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $20,661,717 | $30,104,882 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $120,000 (est) | $174,844 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $826,000 | $1,203,512 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $1,467,000 | $2,137,473 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $10,000 | $14,570 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $2,473,000 | $3,603,252 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $18,188,717 | $26,501,630 |
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