Pulse (2006)

4.7PG-1385 min

2006 film by Jim Sonzero

Pulse is a 2006 American techno-horror film directed by Jim Sonzero, written by Sonzero and Wes Craven, and starring Kristen Bell, Ian Somerhalder and Christina Milian. It is an English-language adaptation of the 2001 Japanese film.

The film was released on August 11, 2006 by Dimension Films. Despite being a moderate success, grossing $30 million on a $20.5 million budget, it was poorly reviewed by critics, who deemed it inferior to the original. The film spawned two direct-to-video sequels, Pulse 2: Afterlife and Pulse 3, both released in 2008.

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FAQ

What is Pulse about?
Pulse (2006) — The hacker Josh invades the computer of Douglas Ziegler, who is developing a powerful wireless signal, and accidentally releases a mysterious force that takes the will to live of human beings, generating a suicide epidemic and increasing the force. His girlfriend and student of p
Is Pulse based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Pulse scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.