Shortwave (2016) Thriller Sci-Fi
Shortwave (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 3.9/10
Shortwave Plot Synopsis:
Josh and Isabel Harris, after suffering the loss of their only child, relocate to a secluded hillside research facility with the hopes of repairing their broken family. After years of trying, Josh and his research partner, Thomas, have a breakthrough involving a cryptic shortwave radio signal and its universal origins. Something within the signal resonates with Isabel and she begins experiencing seeming hallucinations and visions of distant memories. Upon further investigation into the phenomenon, the scientists fear for Isabel's health while Isabel fears the signal has attracted something sinister to their new home.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A modern and unrelentingly tense psychological thriller based on a theory of the origins of shortwave radio frequencies, Shortwave is an unnerving reminder that some stones are best left unturned.
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Shortwave Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Nominations: 5
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Shortwave Release Dates VOD: Oct 24, 2017
Writers: Ryan Gregory Phillips, Rob Klieger
Producers: Jonathan M. Black, James Huntsman, Rob Klieger, Lindsay Lanzillotta, Anthony Mancilla, Thomas H. McDaniel, Ryan Gregory Phillips, Todd Slater
Musicians: Dominic Fallacaro
Cinematographers: Lucas Gath
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Shortwave (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
Shortwave Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Juanita Ringeling | ... | Isabel |
| Tina Feliciano | ... | Amanda |
| Nina Senicar | ... | Jessica |
| Kelly FitzGerald | ... | Erin |
| Cristobal Tapia Montt | ... | Josh |
| Kyle Davis | ... | Thomas |
| Sara Malakul Lane | ... | Jane |
| Santwon McCray | ... | D.A.V.I.S |
| Thomas H. McDaniel | ... | Worker |
| Mick Morgana Ignis | ... | Creature ''The Aggressor'' (as Mick Ignis) |
| Sam Waldbaum | ... | Creature ''The Caller'' |
| Erin Raemen | ... | Creature ''The Wtacher'' |
| Jay Ellis | ... | Robert Marconi |
| Katie Carthen | ... | Scientist (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Juanita Ringeling (b. May 15, 1986) – Isabel
Sign: Taurus - Tina Feliciano – Amanda
- Nina Senicar (b. November 11, 1985) – Jessica
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m) - Kelly FitzGerald – Erin
- Cristobal Tapia Montt – Josh
Also known as: Cristóbal Tapia Montt - Kyle Davis (b. July 9, 1978) – Thomas
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Sara Malakul Lane (b. February 1, 1983) – Jane
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Sara Makakul Lane | Sara Malukul Lane | Sarah Malukul Lane | Sara Lane - Santwon McCray – D.A.V.I.S
- Thomas H. McDaniel – Worker
- Mick Morgana Ignis – Creature ''The Aggressor'' (as Mick Ignis)
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Mick Ignis - Sam Waldbaum – Creature ''The Caller''
- Erin Raemen – Creature ''The Wtacher''
- Jay Ellis (b. December 27, 1981) – Robert Marconi
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m) - Katie Carthen – Scientist (uncredited)
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