Horror Sci-Fi Short Film 'The Signal' | ALTER

A deadly sound transmitted from space known as The Signal, corrupts the minds of all who hear it, turning them into soulless demons under its control.

"The Signal" by Daniel Lasker

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"The Signal" Credits:
Directed by Daniel Lasker
Produced by Daniel Lasker
Co-Produced by Arthur Falko
Associate Producer - Dumie Manyathela
Written by Oscar K. Reyes
Cinematography by Daniel Lasker
Assistant Director - Nigel Ndlovu.
Gaffer - Rodney Mabaleka
Edited by Daniel Lasker & Arthur Falko
Sound Design by Morné Marais - Sound Surgeon Studio
Music by Edward King
VFX by Daniel Lasker, Arthur Falko, Duncan Frost

Starring:
Tawanda Denga
Dumie Manyathela
Natasha Dlamini

Song - "Ungay’Vusa" by Luminous

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[dsgb]

I actually can see this turn into a TV Series. It was that good ! Someone please make this happen !!!

[observationsfromthefencepo]

The great thing about this one is that everything worked so well.
The location was prime for this story. The flashback sequence made complete sense. The science fiction angle was solid as I did not see it coming
The three actors delivered exactly what was needed with a bravado that was great to see.
For a second, I thought the fight would be determined with the white scarf.
Greatly enjoyed this one as it flawlessly exectuted by all involved. Thanks for the hard work.
Peace.

[sara._____.]

Eyes, the "windows to the soul, " being the first thing to go. The one thing to check, to *see*, if one has become soulless. Rather enjoy this concept. And wow, *watching* a second time, you can *see* the signs that our ML would not be affected by the sound. Cleverly done. Great job.

[indrajeetrai]

Great storyline...and I wish all the very best to Daniel Lasker. Love from Bharat.

[shuga]

This just made me wish this film was a full feature ! Excellent work and great acting all around . The main characters were believable and this film did not hold back on ingenuity

[atimidbirb]

After you know the twist in the end, this gains a great rewatch bonus!! You truly notice little quirks and things that would not otherwise be obvious now make sense, like with the alarm!

[francis]

Excellent cast. Great message. Great actors.
It's about time that people with visible and invisible disabilites are shown as Super Heros... unlike how they are usually portrayed by ableist! Thank you.

[TwentyOneOlivers]

Okay, idk wtf yall did to make this that good, but keep it up. Definitely felt like I was watching episode one of a series and I would gladly watch it if it ever got that far. I’m only 4 minutes in and I already can’t get enough of this. The camera work, the special effects y’all’s sound production, everything is top notch. Please don’t stop creating.

[m.k.l]

ALTER is indeed home to an eclectic collection of horror short films from around the world! Really enjoyed this one. Interesting and engaging plot. The actors did a great job as well! My interpretation of this film is that in today's world we are inundated with fake news and forwarded messages that we often believe to be true and our reasoning takes a backseat. So in the era of information explosion sometimes ignorance can be bliss.

[MisterG]

Solid filmmaking all the way. Fully worth a feature length treatment. Kudos to all involved.

[ClaraBispo]

It’s chaotic in the best sense, fun editing job and the cast omg they’re all great

[seracessna]

I can’t believe how invested I was in the characters’ storylines in just a few minutes! So good

[jadevixen]

This was really good! It felt like a promo for a new series and one I would absolutely watch. Excellent job all around!!!

[greendesertgoddess]

It's unusual for me to feel a short should be a feature film, this is a first. This would be a great series and the closing credits soundtrack is Badass!

[ICONICPARIS]

Awesome acting! Amazing fight choreography!! Great storyline!! A1 cinematography!! Wonderful cast!! What more could you ask for

[KrishnarajRaoUrbanNaxal]

Amazing! These actors feel authentic. And the music is great too!!! Love from Mumbai, India.

[spidgeb]

The perspectives and settings were stunning! Actors were spot on. Beautifully shot! Sequel!!! Sequel!!!!

[WordUnheard]

I've watched this at least five times over the past month, and it never gets old. This would make for a great feature-length film or series. Creepy, badass, and the fight choreography is top notch. Also, the reveal is very satisfying and clever. I love the song played at the end as well.

[t.ruththeblack]

Far from what was expected . . . this film is Superb, Spectacular and Positively BADASS . . . the effects, the vastness of the landscape and the overall feel of this gem of a film is nothing short of amazing . . . 💫💫💫💫💫 . . . WOW!

[chaunybaby]

LOVED this one! Great music, concept and conclusion.