Reviews: Shortwave (2016) Movie Review
Genres: Thriller, Sci-Fi
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Our review of Shortwave (2016) dives into the story, the scares, and whether it truly delivers the horror fans crave.
Shortwave (2016) is directed by Ryan Gregory Phillips and is a sci-fi thriller film. Shortwave received 11 movie award wins and 5 award nominations. Shortwave had an estimated movie budget of $350,000.
Shortwave is about the exploration of shortwave radio signals and the mystery that it may lead to far more Lovecraftian origins. The small group of characters of Josh (Cristobal Tapia Montt) and his wife Isabel (Juanita Ringeling) are terrorized by an unseen force while in a secluded cabin in the forest. Shortwave is a psychological thriller that plays well with its sci-fi and horror elements.
Shortwave delivers a great Lovecraftian tone in the films psychological thriller. Having a very small cast allows the viewer to attach themselves to connect with the couple and their mysteriously lost child. The director and actors deliver interesting scenes that pull the viewer in. Shortwave does end abruptly but delivers some creepy and scary moments.
Shortwave is releasing on October 24, 2017, via Vega Baby Releasing and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
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- Shortwave Rating Scores
- Our Score: 6/10
- Overall Score: 4.64/10
- IMDB: 3.9/10
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