Pulse
An intelligent pulse of electricity moves from house to house, terrorizing occupants through their own appliances. Having already destroyed one household in a quiet neighborhood, the pulse finds itself in the home of a boy and his divorced father.
Why it matters
An electrifyingly inventive blend of supernatural and technological horror that channels late-80s anxieties about the encroaching digital age.
- Early exploration of technology as a conduit for terror, predating the internet-fueled tech horror boom.
- Practical effects and sound design create a haunting, unseen menace that pulses through everyday appliances.
- A grounded family drama anchors the supernatural threat, adding emotional weight to the eerie atmosphere.
- Perfect for fans of ’80s indie horror and those intrigued by how tech paranoia evolved before cyberspace was a household word.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
17
