Question 1

Why is the city in The Signal called Terminus?

Accepted Answer

The city is named Terminus because the movie was filmed entirely in Atlanta, Georgia, which was originally called Terminus when it was settled in 1837.

Question 2

How does The Signal structure its horror story across three parts?

Accepted Answer

The film is told in three parts from three perspectives, each directed by a different director with an emphasis on a specific genre: visceral horror, dark comedy, and an apocalyptic love story.

Question 3

Which festivals recognized The Signal before its release?

Accepted Answer

The Signal was an official selection at the San Francisco International Film Festival and SXSW Film Festival in 2007.

Question 4

What controversial filming method was used for the train scenes in the third act?

Accepted Answer

The train scenes in the third act were shot without permits.

Question 5

Who plays Mya Denton in The Signal?

Accepted Answer

Anessa Ramsey plays the character Mya Denton.

Question 6

What is the name of the city in The Signal and why was that filming location significant?

Accepted Answer

The city is called Terminus. The movie was filmed entirely in Atlanta, Georgia, which was originally named Terminus when settled in 1837.

Question 7

How is The Signal structured with different directors and genres?

Accepted Answer

It has three parts, each by a distinct director with a genre emphasis: David Bruckner's visceral horror, Jacob Gentry's dark comedy, and Dan Bush's apocalyptic love story.

Question 8

What unusual production detail is mentioned about the train scenes in the film?

Accepted Answer

The train scenes in the third act were shot without permits.

Question 9

Which festivals recognized The Signal?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the San Francisco International Film Festival and SXSW Film Festival in 2007, and won an Independent Spirit Award in 2009.

Question 10

What mysterious phenomenon drives the horror in The Signal?

Accepted Answer

A mysterious transmission that turns people into killers invades every cell phone, radio, and television, told from three perspectives.

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