After deciphering a message found in a satellite, genius cryptographer Alex Jacobs finds himself being stalked by government agents and otherworldly beings.
Acting
Kyle Gallner's sweaty, twitchy descent into beautiful madness.
Direction
Cooney stretches budget limitations into claustrophobic atmosphere.
Director
Michael G. Cooney
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Originally titled 'The Men,' changed to avoid confusion with a completely different kind of horror film. The satellite message was created by an actual cryptographer who refused to explain if it meant anything.
Released into the shadow of 'Arrival' and 'Annihilation,' this scrappy indie accidentally became a time capsule of 2017's 'smart sci-fi on a budget' wave. The NSA surveillance paranoia feels almost quaint now.
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